Fibro Fog – fibromyalgia

Fibro Community We Are Not Disabled — We Are Definitely Able

March 30, 2026 admin

💙 Fibro Community 💙 We Are Not Disabled — We Are Definitely Able We are not invisible. We are not weak. We are not broken. We are living with fibromyalgia… And still choosing to rise every single day. We are the Fibro Community. We wake up tired… Even after hours of sleep. We carry pain… Even when we are smiling. We fight battles… That no one else can see. This pain is real. This struggle is real. This life is real. But so is our strength. We are not disabled.…

I Have Chronic Pain. I Still Love the Olympics.

March 26, 2026 admin

After a life-changing injury, I can’t compete like I used to. Watching the Olympics—the newest games starting tonight—brings I Have Chronic Pain. I Still Love the Olympics. Aberdeen Livingstone After a life-changing injury, I can’t compete like I used to. Watching the Olympics—the newest games starting tonight—brings me joy. IAM 9 years old, and I have just quit ballet classes because it’s become painfully apparent that I don’t have the basic sense of rhythm the other girls do. But it’s also the 2008 Olympics, and Shawn Johnson is flipping…

A major new study reveals that COVID-19 can cause measurable brain damage,

January 13, 2026 admin

A major new study reveals that COVID-19 can cause measurable brain damage, even in individuals with mild or moderate symptoms. Scans of 800 people showed reductions in gray matter, brain volume, and cognitive function, highlighting the lasting neurological impact of the virus. Researchers found that COVID can affect areas responsible for memory, decision-making, and sensory processing, potentially increasing the risk of long-term cognitive issues. This study underscores the importance of vaccination, early treatment, and ongoing monitoring for neurological health in COVID survivors. Even after recovery, some patients may experience brain…

Concentration and memory issues can result from fibromyalgia and ME/CFS

November 17, 2023November 19, 2025 admin

People with fibromyalgia or myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) experience a specific kind of cognitive dysfunction called fibro fog or brain fog. It involves: Some researchers suspect that pain, fatigue, and the need to constantly monitor your symptoms may prevent you from effectively directing your attention to things outside of yourself.1 This article explains ME/CFS and fibromyalgia brain fog, the mechanisms behind them, and how medications and other treatments can help clear the fog. Symptoms of Brain Fog Symptoms of fibro fog or ME/CFS brain fog differ from person to person and can range from…