Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness that affects about 3 to 6 percent of the general population. Though it’s still not well understood, fibromyalgia seems to be caused in large part due to an overly active nervous system that keeps you in fight-or-flight mode. Your system isn’t designed to stay “keyed up” like this for long amounts of time,…
Fibro fog is one symptom that can be just as problematic as the pain that’s characteristic of the condition. like wearing one ear plug, floppy shoes, and a parka while swimming through a muddy ditch. And then falling asleep and waking up with no idea where you are, who you are, and what somebody…
Medically reviewed by Yalda Safai, MD, MPH — Written by Mia Blake Many studies have found a strong association between PTSD and fibromyalgia. People with PTSD are significantly more likely to develop fibromyalgia or other chronic pain syndromes. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and fibromyalgia are two distinct conditions, but they may share similarities in how they…
Fibromyalgia is known for causing chronic pain, fatigue, and cognitive impairment. But have you ever noticed your hair thinning too? If you’re dealing with excessive hair loss along with fibromyalgia, you may probably wonder: is fibromyalgia to blame, or is something else going on in your body? Let’s break it down in this blog and…
Cite this article as: Gurunathan O, Chellapandian E, Thirunavukkarasu S, et al. (February 06, 2024) Effect of Steroids on Patients With Fibromyalgia/Chromic Widespread Pain: An Observational Study. Cureus 16(2): e53736. doi:10.7759/cureus.53736 Abstract Objective: Fibromyalgia causes widespread chronic pain. Pain management and treating underlying conditions are of utmost importance. Recent studies found an association of…
Eleven percent of fibro patients in a new study reported having all of the symptoms consistent with patient-reported versions of a set of common criteria for axial spondyloarthritis. a condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep and cognition issues — is not uncommon. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
It’s often said that more than 90 percent of people with fibromyalgia are women, but more recent studies suggest fibro in men is much more common than previously thought. Zane K. suspected he had fibromyalgia, he mentioned it to his doctor. The response: “He laughed,” Zane recalled in a Facebook post, “and said it…
Freeman made his acting debut at age nine, playing the lead role in a school play. He then attended Broad Street High School, a building that serves today as Threadgill Elementary School, in Greenwood, Mississippi. At age 12, he won a statewide drama competition, and while still at Broad Street High School, he performed in…
In August 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Tonmya (cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride sublingual tablets; Tonix Pharmaceuticals) for the treatment of fibromyalgia in adults. While its exact mechanism of action in fibromyalgia is unknown, cyclobenzaprine is structurally related to tricyclic antidepressants. In pharmacology studies, cyclobenzaprine has demonstrated functional antagonism of 5-HT2A, α1-adrenergic, H1-histaminergic, and…
Sian Yik Lim, MD If you’re one of the millions of people in the United States living with fibromyalgia, you may know what it feels like to be misunderstood by doctors and the healthcare system as a whole. “This is the primary reason people with fibromyalgia search for a compassionate provider,” says Kevin V. Hackshaw, MD, a…