Other Symptoms
Articles about additional symptoms that can accompany fibromyalgia syndrome. Coverage includes migraines, depression, sensory sensitivities, speech difficulties and neurological connections.
Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia and Fatigue
How acupuncture may help relieve fibromyalgia pain and chronic fatigue when medications fall short.
Balance Problems and Dizziness
Why balance and dizziness problems happen with fibromyalgia and what you can do about them.
Bladder Problems in Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Fibromyalgia often comes with bladder problems like frequent urination and interstitial cystitis that can disrupt daily life.
Blurred or Double Vision and Fibromyalgia Syndrome
How fibromyalgia causes blurred vision, double vision, and light sensitivity, plus ways to manage these eye problems.
Colour Blindness and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia and ME can cause colour blindness as a secondary symptom affecting how people see and distinguish colours.
Depression as a Symptom of Fibromyalgia
People with fibromyalgia often experience depression as a symptom of their condition, not just a separate mental health issue.
Experiencing Disorientation
Disorientation in fibromyalgia and M.E can cause dizziness, nausea and headaches, here's what triggers it and what to do when it happens.
Fibromyalgia and M.E: Often Misdiagnosed
Why fibromyalgia and M.E get confused and how to tell the difference between these two commonly misdiagnosed conditions.
Fibromyalgia and Migraines
How fibromyalgia and migraines often occur together, plus what causes these debilitating headaches and their common symptoms.
Fibromyalgia and the Central Nervous System
How fibromyalgia affects your central nervous system and what happens when pain signals go wrong.
Fibromyalgia and the Thyroid
How thyroid problems like hypothyroidism can mimic fibromyalgia symptoms and lead to misdiagnosis in women.
Heartburn and Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Many people with fibromyalgia also experience heartburn and acid reflux, which can worsen fatigue and sleep problems.
Light Sensitivity
Light sensitivity causes eye pain and squinting in bright conditions, often linked to underlying health issues like fibromyalgia or medication side effects.
Living with Tinnitus
About one in ten people experience tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing sound in the ears that can affect anyone at any age and often needs medical attention.
Mould and Yeast Infections
People with fibromyalgia and M.E often deal with candida overgrowth, which causes bloating, fatigue, and skin issues, here's what triggers it.
Muscle Twitches in Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Muscle twitches affect most people with fibromyalgia and can disrupt sleep and daily activities, but stretching, massage and gentle exercise may help.
Night Terrors and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Night terrors differ from nightmares and can involve screaming, sweating, and confusion, here's how they relate to PTSD.
Problems with Speech
Speech problems in fibromyalgia and ME happen when chronic pain overwhelms your brain's ability to process words and thoughts.
Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless leg syndrome causes nighttime kicks and sleep disruption affecting about one in twelve people, with causes ranging from pregnancy to iron deficiency.
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Winter depression and fibromyalgia symptoms can overlap significantly, affecting mood, energy and physical pain in seasonal patterns.
Shortness of Breath
Shortness of breath can signal anything from overexertion to serious health issues, so it's important to know when to see your doctor.
Skin Rashes and Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Skin rashes and itching are common in fibromyalgia, and understanding why they happen can help you manage them better.
Skin Tags
Skin tags are harmless growths that can be annoying or itchy, especially common in fibromyalgia sufferers, and usually need professional removal.
Sweats and Flushes
Why fibromyalgia and M.E sufferers experience unpredictable night sweats and temperature control problems.
The Weather and Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Most people with fibromyalgia say weather significantly affects their symptoms, with low pressure and cold, wet conditions making pain worse.