Living With It
Practical advice for managing daily life with fibromyalgia syndrome. Topics include work adaptations, benefits guidance, sleep strategies and household task management.
A Day in the Life of a Child with Fibromyalgia
A 13-year-old with fibromyalgia describes what daily life is really like at school, from managing pain to dealing with skepticism from classmates.
A Day in the Life of an Adult with Fibromyalgia
How fibromyalgia affects daily life at work, from managing brain fog to adapting your career around chronic pain.
Adjusting to Life with Fibromyalgia
Living with fibromyalgia means unpredictable flare-ups that disrupt work, diet and daily routines, forcing many people to completely rethink their lives.
Advice for Carers of Fibromyalgia Sufferers
Help a fibromyalgia sufferer by understanding their limitations and managing day-to-day care tasks without burning yourself out.
Alcohol with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
How alcohol affects fibromyalgia symptoms varies by person, from worsening pain to improving sleep, but moderation is key.
Applying for Mobility if You Have Fibromyalgia or M.E?
Help with transport costs if fibromyalgia or M.E. affects your ability to get around and what mobility support you might qualify for.
Being a Parent with Fibromyalgia
Managing parenthood while living with fibromyalgia means accepting help, protecting your energy on hard days, and making rest a priority.
Changing Your Diet if You Have Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia can make exercise harder, so adjusting what you eat helps manage weight gain and avoid making symptoms worse.
Clothes, Bedding and Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Loose clothing and soft fabrics can help reduce discomfort for people with fibromyalgia syndrome who are sensitive to touch.
Coming to Terms with a Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Coming to terms with fibromyalgia diagnosis is a grieving process, but acceptance and support can help you move forward.
Conditions Associated with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Several conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis share fibromyalgia symptoms but need different treatments.
Coping with FMS: Educating Yourself
Understanding your personal triggers and fibromyalgia symptoms makes it easier to manage daily life and work better with your doctor.
Coping with Major Celebrations
Tips for managing major celebrations when you have fibromyalgia and need to pace yourself carefully.
Coping with Panic Attacks
Panic attacks cause sudden anxiety with physical symptoms like racing heart and shortness of breath, often triggered by stress and the fear of losing control.
Coping with Winter Bugs with FMS
People with fibromyalgia can take practical steps to avoid winter colds and flu while managing their symptoms.
Dealing with Anxiety
Anxiety often stems from stress and can be physically overwhelming, but understanding what triggers it is the first step toward managing it.
Dealing with Fatigue Day by Day
Simple daily tactics like rest, planning, and better sleep can help manage the exhaustion that comes with fibromyalgia.
Diagnosing Fibromyalgia
Diagnosing fibromyalgia requires ruling out other conditions and monitoring symptoms over months to identify trigger points.
Dietary Considerations
How diet affects digestive conditions like IBS and which foods might be triggering your symptoms.
Everyday Tasks and Fibromyalgia
How fibromyalgia makes everyday activities like washing, dressing and cooking difficult for sufferers.
Fibromyalgia and Sleep Loss
Fibromyalgia and M.E. often cause severe insomnia, which stress and chronic symptoms can make worse, but there are ways to manage it.
Fibromyalgia in Children
Fibromyalgia often develops in girls during puberty and can be hard to diagnose in children, but treatment with exercise, sleep routines and therapy helps.
Fibromyalgia in Old Age
How fibromyalgia affects older adults and what to expect if symptoms develop or persist into your later years.
Getting Financial Help if You Suffer from Fibromyalgia?
If fibromyalgia forces you to stop working, here's how to get financial help and manage your money.
Handling Memory Impairment
Memory lapses are common with fibromyalgia and M.E. — here's why they happen and how to manage them.
Holding Down a Job with Fibromyalgia
People with fibromyalgia can work if their symptoms are mild or moderate, but severe cases may require pain management help.
How Fibromyalgia Can Affect Friends and Family
When someone you love has fibromyalgia, it affects you too—here's what partners and family members need to know.
How Will Fibromyalgia Affect My Job?
Fibromyalgia doesn't have to end your working life, here are practical workplace changes and flexible arrangements that actually help.
Living with Fibromyalgia
How fibromyalgia affects not just patients but their families and friends who struggle to understand an invisible condition.
Making Housework Easier with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Practical tips to make housework manageable when you have fibromyalgia and need to conserve your energy.
Reading Aids and Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Practical reading aids and techniques to manage fibromyalgia-related vision problems, muscle pain, and concentration difficulties.
Seeking Benefits if You Suffer from Fibromyalgia
You may qualify for PIP or Mobility benefits if fibromyalgia severely impacts your daily life, but you'll need to prove your diagnosis and its effects.
Unaccountable Weight Fluctuation
Weight fluctuation in fibromyalgia and M.E. can happen unexpectedly due to comfort eating, water retention, and reduced exercise capacity.
Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Simple dietary changes and supplements can help strengthen your immune system and keep illness at bay.