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I Have Fibromyalgia

They say there is no cure for fibromyalgia. It’s almost an invisible disease and unless you have it, it’s hard to explain what you go through on a day to day basis. I hate looking so normal but hurting everywhere. I feel guilty that I can’t engage with my kids more actively, and I hope they don’t think That I just don’t like playing with them. That’s the farthest from the truth. I’m just in pain... everywhere.

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what are the symptoms of this disease

MyNewBeginning · 46-50, F

This explains somewhat fibromyalgia sufferers go through on a day to day, but there’s so much more...

Symptoms of fibromyalgia include:

Widespread pain. The pain associated with fibromyalgia often is described as a constant dull ache that has lasted for at least three months. To be considered widespread, the pain must occur on both sides of your body and above and below your waist.

Fatigue. People with fibromyalgia often awaken tired, even though they report sleeping for long periods of time. Sleep is often disrupted by pain, and many patients with fibromyalgia have other sleep disorders, such as restless legs syndrome and sleep apnea.

Cognitive difficulties. A symptom commonly referred to as "fibro fog" impairs the ability to focus, pay attention and concentrate on mental tasks.@SW-User