Fibromyalgia is a chronic, incurable condition that can cause a variety of symptoms such as widespread pain, fatigue and brain fog. It is estimated to affect 10 million people in the United States and between 3 to 6 percent of the global population – and celebrities are no exception. Although fibromyalgia is more common in women, it can affect anyone, regardless of gender, race, age or class. Celebrities may have more money and resources for expensive treatments, medications or alternative therapies, but that certainly doesn’t mean they are immune to the debilitating symptoms the condition can…
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17 of the worst Symptoms of Fibromyalgia (and How People Deal With Them)
By: Erin Migdol Fibromyalgia manifests itself in different ways for different patients, but most can agree that all the symptoms are life-altering. It’s not always clear how (or if) they can be treated, and the physical challenges can all too easily turn into emotional challenges as the things you used to do become more and more difficult. We asked our Mighty community with fibromyalgia which symptoms they consider the worst and how they cope with them. If you’re experiencing these difficult symptoms as well, check out the strategies they use, and…
Read MoreFormication and Fibromyalgia: Bugs Under Your Skin
What’s the most annoying thing about fibromyalgia? Is it the constant pain? Or the fatigue that makes it impossible to do even the most basic tasks? Maybe it’s the fibro-fog that leaves you forgetting where you left your keys every morning. Fibromyalgia has a seemingly endless supply of those little knock-on symptoms that all compete for the title of “worst element of the disease.” But regardless of which one you decide on, you have to admit that formication is a strong contender for that title. But even if you’re familiar with…
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