Widespread pain
What people see
Fatigue
Anxiety
Face and jaw pain
Brain fog
Headache
Depression
Sensitivity to light, sound, and scents
What people don’t see
Digestive problems
Sleeplessness
Ear ringing
Social isolation
Social isolation
Fibro can be isolating because painful symptoms prevent people from socializing. Lack of understanding from others can also lead to social isolation. “I’m feeling so alone and tired of explaining why.”
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Sensitivity to light, sound, and scents
Fibro can increase sensory sensitivity. You might find that you’re more sensitive to light, sound, and smells. “I can’t stand bright light.”
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Widespread pain
Widespread chronic pain is the defining symptom of fibromyalgia. It can feel like shooting, burning, stabbing, tingling, aching, or throbbing. “I rarely experience pain-free days. My body hurts almost everywhere.”
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Ear ringing
Ear ringing, or tinnitus, frequently impacts people with fibro. You might hear buzzing or hissing sounds along with the ringing. “Tinnitus is driving me crazy right now. Really loud!!”
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Sleeplessness
Pain can make it hard to sleep. Other conditions like restless legs syndrome or sleep apnea can make it even harder for people to get good rest. “Bad night last night. I was in pain and got three hours of sleep.”
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Fatigue
Fatigue is one of the most common fibromyalgia symptoms, and it can be debilitating.
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Face and jaw pain
People with fibro can have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, which causes facial and jaw pain. “TMJ plus fibromyalgia equals miserable.”
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Headache
Headaches and migraines are a frequent challenge for MyFibroTeam members. “Constant headache and back pain. I’m feeling very irritable.”
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a common symptom for people with fibromyalgia. For some MyFibroTeam members, pain makes their anxiety worse. “I’m in excruciating pain right now. The anxiety is kicking in.”
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Brain fog
Brain fog can cause problems with memory, focus, paying attention, and processing information. “Brain fog is a daily experience for me. It hits especially when I’m anxious or stressed.”
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Depression
Depression is common in people with fibro, and untreated depression can worsen your symptoms. “I can really get down when I ache all over. Depression sets in.”
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Digestive problems
Many people with fibro also have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which causes symptoms like stomach pain, diarrhea, and constipation. “I feel like a Pepto-Bismol ad … stomach ache, frequent bathroom visits.”
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Transcript
Widespread pain
What people see
Fatigue
Anxiety
Face and jaw pain
Brain fog
Headache
Depression
Sensitivity to light, sound, and scents
What people don’t see
Digestive problems
Sleeplessness
Ear ringing
Social isolation
Social isolation
Fibro can be isolating because painful symptoms prevent people from socializing. Lack of understanding from others can also lead to social isolation. “I’m feeling so alone and tired of explaining why.”
Learn More
Sensitivity to light, sound, and scents
Fibro can increase sensory sensitivity. You might find that you’re more sensitive to light, sound, and smells. “I can’t stand bright light.”
Learn More
Widespread pain
Widespread chronic pain is the defining symptom of fibromyalgia. It can feel like shooting, burning, stabbing, tingling, aching, or throbbing. “I rarely experience pain-free days. My body hurts almost everywhere.”
Learn More
Ear ringing
Ear ringing, or tinnitus, frequently impacts people with fibro. You might hear buzzing or hissing sounds along with the ringing. “Tinnitus is driving me crazy right now. Really loud!!”
Learn More
Sleeplessness
Pain can make it hard to sleep. Other conditions like restless legs syndrome or sleep apnea can make it even harder for people to get good rest. “Bad night last night. I was in pain and got three hours of sleep.”
Learn More
Fatigue
Fatigue is one of the most common fibromyalgia symptoms, and it can be debilitating.
Learn More
Face and jaw pain
People with fibro can have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, which causes facial and jaw pain. “TMJ plus fibromyalgia equals miserable.”
Learn More
Headache
Headaches and migraines are a frequent challenge for MyFibroTeam members. “Constant headache and back pain. I’m feeling very irritable.”
Learn More
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common symptom for people with fibromyalgia. For some MyFibroTeam members, pain makes their anxiety worse. “I’m in excruciating pain right now. The anxiety is kicking in.”
Learn More
Brain fog
Brain fog can cause problems with memory, focus, paying attention, and processing information. “Brain fog is a daily experience for me. It hits especially when I’m anxious or stressed.”
Learn More
Depression
Depression is common in people with fibro, and untreated depression can worsen your symptoms. “I can really get down when I ache all over. Depression sets in.”
Learn More
Digestive problems
Many people with fibro also have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which causes symptoms like stomach pain, diarrhea, and constipation. “I feel like a Pepto-Bismol ad … stomach ache, frequent bathroom visits.”
Learn More