fibromyalgia

Is Fibromyalgia an Autoimmune Disease? What Science Really Says If you’ve ever wondered, “Is fibromyalgia an autoimmune disease?” you’re not alone. Many people living with fibromyalgia ask this question because the symptoms often feel autoimmune in nature—widespread pain, exhaustion, sensitivity, and unpredictable flare-ups. And honestly? The overlap is confusing. The truth is complicated. Fibromyalgia isn’t currently classified as an autoimmune disorder, but new research keeps shaking things up. Some scientists believe there may be immune involvement, while others argue it’s more of a nervous-system dysfunction. So where does that leave patients? In…

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Fibromyalgia and Sleep Paralysis: What’s the Link? Fibromyalgia and sleep paralysis are two conditions that can really throw a wrench into your daily life. If you’re living with fibromyalgia, you already know the struggle of dealing with constant pain, fatigue, and those frustrating sleep issues. But what happens when sleep paralysis adds to the mix? Today, let us learn how fibromyalgia and sleep paralysis are connected, how they impact your sleep, and some tips for getting better rest. We all know that fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that brings widespread…

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Doctors Say This ‘Embarrassing’ Symptom Could Be A Warning Sign Of Colorectal Cancer It can indicate a more advanced stage of the disease or can be a sign of a different medical condition. The statistics for colon cancer and rectal cancer — often combined and referred to as colorectal cancer — are both scary and important to know. For example, colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the U.S. and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. Additionally, colorectal cancer rates in young people are rising, nearly doubling since 1995. We also need…

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20 ‘Embarrassing’ Symptoms of Fibromyalgia We Don’t Talk About If you’re suffering from an everlasting ailment like fibromyalgia, you’re already well aware of the annoying and adverse symptoms that come through it. You should not feel ashamed and miserable because of the symptoms and side effects you’re experiencing, but it will cause embarrassment when you forget about what you were saying in the middle of an important work meeting because of brain fog, or you fall off drop all the dishes in the kitchen due to a sudden burst of pain…

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First new fibromyalgia drug in 15 years, Tonmya (cyclobenzaprine HCl) gains FDA approval and hits pharmacy shelves In a milestone moment for chronic pain management, Tonix Pharmaceuticals announced on August 15, 2025, that its novel sublingual therapy Tonmya has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – marking the first new drug for Fibromyalgia in more than 15 years. The medication is now commercially available by prescription in U.S. pharmacies, offering new hope to the roughly 10 million American adults affected by this debilitating condition. A first-in-class,…

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Two new medications have been developed for fibromyalgia pain and diabetic nerve pain treatment by a company specializing in cannabis-based medicines. A Transdermal patch is placed on the skin and into the bloodstream for the medication of fibromyalgia pain and diabetic nerve pain. The patch promotes healing to an injured area of the body. As compared to other types of medication delivery such as oral, topical, intravenous, intramuscular, etc, the transdermal delivery flight path is more advantageous. The patch used for the diabetic nerve pain treatment provides the patient with…

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At-Last Fibromyalgia Mystery Finally Solved! By Julia Nelson / Many physicians thought that fibromyalgia disease was ‘’imaginary’’ or ‘’physiological’’. The enigma of fibromyalgia has left millions of sufferers searching for rosiness in pain medications. Researchers were trying to find the main source of fibromyalgia and they found that it does not stem from the brain. At last, doctors found the mystery that this disease is conjured in the patient’s imaginations. But scientists have now revealed the main source of fibromyalgia; that is the pain stems in the excess blood vessels of the…

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72 Symptoms of Fibromyalgia (Hard to Believe). What are yours? You’ve probably read about fibromyalgia symptoms such as pain fatigue and fibro fog, but the list of possible symptoms is far-reaching and body-wide. Those tiny lists don’t even begin to describe our experience! I put together this “monster list” of 60+ symptoms to let you know that you’re not alone! The list is adapted from one put together by fibromyalgia author Devin Starlanyl along with other research. Knowing the full range of symptoms can help you track them, either to help your…

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Neurontin and Lyrica are a Death Sentence for New Brain Synapses: Shocking Study A shocking study shows that these two drugs block the formation of new brain synapses, drastically reducing the potential for rejuvenating brain plasticity – meaning that these drugs will cause brain decline that apparently robs one of the ability to rebuild. The study demonstrating this type of brain damage with these two drugs came out in 2009 but apparently, the media has been very lax in getting any of this information to the public – most likely…

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What is RSDS? How it is connected with Fibromyalgia Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS) and fibromyalgia are two very closely related disorders that often get mistaken for each other. RSDS is more commonly known as “complex regional pain syndrome. When the two disorders meet in one person, life can become very difficult and painful. While there are treatments for both disorders, understanding their differences is important in helping you make sure that the source of your pain is diagnosed correctly as the treatments for each are radically different. What is…

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