Fibromyalgia Awareness

11/10/2025

Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions worldwide, causing widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties. Many celebrities have publicly shared their struggles with fibromyalgia, helping to raise awareness and encourage others battling the illness. In this article, we explore how Lady Gaga, Morgan Freeman, Sinéad O’Connor, Kirsty Young, Annie Hardy, Martine McCutcheon, Jo Guest, Frida Kahlo, Florence Nightingale, Susan Flannery, Mary McDonough, Janeane Garofalo, Kyle Richards, A.J. Langer, Adam Frost, Nina Gilligan, and Kris Kristofferson have fought fibromyalgia and managed their symptoms. Lady Gaga: Battling Fibromyalgia While Performing…...

Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions worldwide, causing widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties. Many

11/10/2025

Fibromyalgia is a complex and chronic condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is best known for causing widespread musculoskeletal pain, persistent fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and unrefreshing sleep. What makes fibromyalgia particularly striking is the overwhelming gender disparity in its diagnosis. Women are disproportionately affected by fibromyalgia, with estimates suggesting that up to 80 to 90 percent of diagnosed cases occur in women. This disproportion raises important questions about why fibromyalgia tends to affect…

Learn why women are disproportionately affected by fibromyalgia. Explore biological, hormonal, psychological, and societal influences behind gender disparities in this chronic pain condition.

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects millions worldwide, causing widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and a host of other symptoms. While pain and fatigue are the most well-known symptoms, many people with fibromyalgia also experience cognitive disturbances, including hallucinations. These symptoms are less understood and rarely discussed, yet they can have a profound impact on the daily lives of those who experience them. In this article, we will explore the hallucination symptoms in fibromyalgia, their underlying causes, and their impact on individuals. We will also discuss…...

Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects millions worldwide, causing widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and a host of

11/10/2025

Urinary Incontinence and Fibromyalgia is difficult to struggle
By: Dr Alex Robber Urinary incontinence is a word that essentially describes any disease that makes controlling your bladder difficult. Of course, living with it isn’t a simple thing. It’s awkward, of course. But there are a lot of circumstances that lead to incontinence, too. And when you have fibromyalgia, you’re likely to have struggled somewhere with bladder problems. Studies have shown that a high proportion of individuals with pelvic and bladder control problems struggle…

By: Dr Alex Robber Urinary incontinence is a word that essentially describes any disease that makes controlling your bladder difficult. Of course, living

11/09/2025

Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. While physical pain is often the focus of diagnosis and treatment, the cognitive symptoms of fibromyalgia—often referred to as fibro fog—can be just as debilitating. Among the lesser-known cognitive disturbances is delirium, a serious state of confusion and disorientation that can occur in individuals with fibromyalgia. In this article, we will explore the symptoms of delirium in fibromyalgia, the factors contributing to its onset, and the impact it has on daily life....

Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. While

11/09/2025

Is there a Link to Fibromyalgia and Synesthesia?
By: Dr Alex Robber We often believe that we have five senses: touch, taste, smell, vision and hearing. It’s a bit more complex for some individuals, however. You might taste stuff you see or feel something you hear if you have a disease known as synesthesia. Or you can even see colors not seen by others. There is a lot about the disorder, but some individuals suggest a connection between synesthesia and fibromyalgia. There are…

By: Dr Alex Robber We often believe that we have five senses: touch, taste, smell, vision and hearing. It's a bit more complex for some individuals,

11/08/2025

Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects the muscles and soft tissues, leading to widespread pain, fatigue, and various other physical symptoms. However, the condition’s cognitive symptoms, often referred to as "fibro fog," can be just as challenging for those who suffer from it. One of the lesser-known but deeply distressing cognitive symptoms in fibromyalgia is derealization, a feeling of detachment or unreality in one’s surroundings. This can leave individuals feeling as though the world around them is dreamlike, distorted, or unfamiliar. In this article, we will dive into the…...

Introduction Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects the muscles and soft tissues, leading to widespread pain, fatigue, and various other

11/08/2025

Why Somatic Pain and Fibromyalgia are Painful
By: Dr Alex Robber Some 100 million Americans are estimated to be dealing with some type of chronic pain. Doctors spend much time attempting to identify methods to treat this pain, as you can imagine. That is why they have developed a scheme for categorizing pain. There are three main pain categories: harmful, neuropathic and idiopathic. However, there is also many subcategories, one of which is particularly attractive for fibromyalgia persons is somatic pain. Understanding…

By: Dr Alex Robber Some 100 million Americans are estimated to be dealing with some type of chronic pain. Doctors spend much time attempting to identify