The Placebo Effect and Fibromyalgia Syndrome

How the placebo effect makes it harder to test new fibromyalgia treatments and why some patients improve without active medication.

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

If you have fibromyalgia, practical tips for managing holidays and celebrations without exhausting yourself.

Coping With Winter Bugs With FMS

People with fibromyalgia can take practical steps to avoid winter colds and flu while managing their symptoms.

Reading Aids and Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Practical reading aids and techniques to manage fibromyalgia-related vision problems, muscle pain, and concentration difficulties.

Alcohol With Fibromyalgia Syndrome

How alcohol affects fibromyalgia symptoms varies by person, from worsening pain to improving sleep, but moderation is key.

Day in the Life of a Fibromyalgia Carer

Pete shares what it's really like caring for his wife with fibromyalgia, from early mornings to managing symptoms and family life.

Bladder Problems in Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Fibromyalgia often comes with bladder problems like frequent urination and interstitial cystitis that can disrupt daily life.

Skin Rashes and Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Half of people with fibromyalgia develop skin rashes, here's what might help manage them.

Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Lupus

Lupus and fibromyalgia share overlapping symptoms but differ significantly in their causes and how doctors treat them.