Fibromyalgia News Today Columns

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

Make Plans, Cancel Plans, Repeat

One of the most challenging aspects of life with fibromyalgia is the speed with which my health can deteriorate. I can awaken in the morning feeling capable of going somewhere, ... Read more

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020

Reciprocating Kindness Can Help With Fibromyalgia Woes

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I always look forward to the last five minutes of the evening news, which usually feature a feel-good story emphasizing the basic goodness in each of us. My husband often ... Read more

June 3, 2020June 3, 2020

Same Battle, New General: Restricted by Fibromyalgia and COVID-19

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Fibromyalgia: Permission to stay at home, sir? COVID-19: Permission granted, soldier. Many consider COVID-19 to be the great disrupter. Those of us with fibromyalgia may see it differently. The only ... Read more

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020

Don’t Stop Those Tears!

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I cried easily when I was a child. I still do — perhaps more now than during my childhood. At school, fellow students mocked my behavior. At home, my parents, ... Read more

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020

Is Your Doctor Right for You?

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It took years of suffering, unnecessary tests, and numerous doctors before I received a correct diagnosis. One of the reasons was that I had a group of doctors rather than ... Read more

February 5, 2020May 6, 2020

Compiling a List of Fibro Friendly Foods Can Be Confusing

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The past several months have been difficult for me. Both my irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea and my cervical radiculopathy have flared up. Between muscle spasms that result in nerve ... Read more

January 29, 2020May 6, 2020

I’m Grateful for the Blessing of Friends in My Life

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Of the many blessings in my life, I consider my friends to be among the most valuable. I think that friendships are more precious to me than to other people ... Read more