May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month. It’s the perfect time to share your story with others, find a local support group, or join an online group where you can chat with others like you. Raising awareness about fibromyalgia can help reduce the stigma we feel. What’s it like to live with chronic pain when no one believes you?Imagine
Life doesn’t come with a perfect manual. I had to stumble, crash, and sometimes fail to get here. But each misstep brought lessons: how to slow down, how to listen, and how to rebuild a calmer foundation. I’ve always believed that our stories are most powerful when we tell them honestly — not just the
Prefer listening or watching?Listen to the full interview with Dr. Seth Lederman in Episode 168 of the Fibromyalgia Podcast®Watch the video on our YouTube channel: Tonmya™ For Fibromyalgia: A Long-Awaited New Medication with Dr. Seth Lederman Originally shared in Episode 168 of the Fibromyalgia Podcast®, this article has been adapted for readers of The Fibro Compass℠.It’s the first new
The holidays can be especially challenging with fibromyalgia. Discover how the Living Well With Fibromyalgia℠: Holiday Edition Summit helps patients navigate seasonal stress, travel, disrupted routines, and flares with practical strategies, expert guidance, and real-world hope.
In many ways, fibromyalgia has become a teacher for our whole family. Parenting is never simple—but parenting with fibromyalgia while raising a neurodivergent [1] child can sometimes feel like climbing a mountain without rest. The unpredictable pain, fatigue, and brain fog of fibromyalgia often collide with the challenges of supporting a child whose needs don’t
Life isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about doing what matters most — while caring for yourself. Have you ever felt like you’re running an endless marathon – no matter how much you accomplish, it’s never enough? How often have you told yourself, “I’ll just finish this and that” or “just another 10 minutes”… If
The following is my interview with my friend, Tami Stackelhouse. I can’t wait for you to get to know her better! I first met Tami back in 2014, and since then I’ve watched her pour her heart into the fibromyalgia community in so many inspiring ways.Tami Stackelhouse is a passionate advocate who is always finding
Fibromyalgia affects millions of people, yet many still struggle to be believed, diagnosed, and properly supported. Explore the realities of living with this often misunderstood condition—and why awareness, education, and better support matter more than ever.