My Fibro Confusion
By Michele, This is my Fibromyalgia experience (posted in a Fibro group to get information - edited some for people who might know nothing about Fibromyalgia): Hi all. First I want to say, my heart goes out to you. [...]
Rotting on the Inside
I’m Shiloh, I’m Seventeen years old. I started having knee pain around August of 2024, and my mom and friends thought it was growing pains. I knew something was wrong. The pain traveled to my elbows, wrists, and ankles. [...]
Simple Actions Can Build a Fulfilling Life with Pain
By: Sheila Olson Effective communication is vital for navigating relationships and responsibilities while managing chronic pain. Be open and honest with friends, family, and colleagues about your needs and limitations. Practice active listening to ensure conversations remain collaborative and [...]
What to Do When You Can’t Access a Rheumatologist Locally
By: Dr. Fellows Last week, I received two emails that got me thinking about this topic – one was looking for care for their daughter who was in need of a pediatric rheumatologist, and the other looking for advice [...]
Travel Tips for CFS/M.E & Chronic Pain (2025)
By Max Kennedy: From not being able to travel more than 3 miles in the car to the hospital, to being able to Travel to Asia on a 12 Hour flight. I want to share a brief backstory and [...]
Transform into a Butterfly!
My name is Cheyenne Laurance and I am a student at Florida Gulf Coast University. Growing up, I always had inexplicable pain in my head, which eventually spread to other areas of my body. I also began struggling with [...]
Simple Actions Can Build a Fulfilling Life with Pain
By: Sheila Olson Effective communication is vital for navigating relationships and responsibilities while managing chronic pain. Be open and honest with friends, family, and colleagues about your needs and limitations. Practice active listening to ensure conversations remain collaborative and [...]
I’m Surprised at What I Can do
B y: Jen Grant, Growing up, life had always been full of vibrancy and activity. I thrived on new experiences and pushing my boundaries. However, at the age of 37, my world took an unexpected turn. I began experiencing [...]
A Family Affair
By: Phyllis Julian Searching for a diagnosis for my chronic pain 43 years ago, at the age of 30, I was greeted by skepticism from doctors, smirks from acquaintances, and fears of a future full of nothing but pain [...]
Fibromyalgia’s Invisible Pain: What Is Centralized Pain?
By: Dr. Zachary Fellows Today, we’re talking about pain, specifically fibromyalgia’s brand of it. Pain, as we generally know it, can be separated into three separate types. Firstly, we talk about something called nociceptive pain. This is the pain [...]
The Role of Supplements in Fibromyalgia
In a previous article, I touched on supplements and their role in fibromyalgia. Supplements play a supportive role but don't replace recommendations to control symptoms like exercise, mindfulness, stress reduction, and sleep (click here to learn about the other [...]
