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This article is part of Health's new series, Life Interrupted: Living With an Invisible Illness. One women will share what it's like to appear healthy on the outside while navigating daily life with a serious physical or mental health condition. The pain started when I was 16 years old. It began in my finger …

This article is part of Health's new series, Life Interrupted: Living With an Invisible Illness. One women will share what it's like to appear healthy on the outside while navigating daily life with a serious physical or mental health condition. The pain started when I was 16 years old. It began in my finger …

In 2017, Lady Gaga postponed the European leg of her world tour because she was in “severe physical pain,” according to a statement posted on Twitter. This comes just days after the singer cancelled a performance in Brazil and revealed that she suffers from fibromyalgia—a chronic illness she also addresses …

In 2017, Lady Gaga postponed the European leg of her world tour because she was in “severe physical pain,” according to a statement posted on Twitter. This comes just days after the singer cancelled a performance in Brazil and revealed that she suffers from fibromyalgia—a chronic illness she also addresses …

Fibromyalgia, a condition that affects 2% to 4% of the population, is seen more often in women than men. It causes widespread tenderness and musculoskeletal pain, along with fatigue, memory problems, and more. There is no specific test for the condition, so it can take time to be properly diagnosed. …

Fibromyalgia, a condition that affects 2% to 4% of the population, is seen more often in women than men. It causes widespread tenderness and musculoskeletal pain, along with fatigue, memory problems, and more. There is no specific test for the condition, so it can take time to be properly diagnosed. …

Exercise is critical to improving your quality of life and can help with pain.(ISTOCKPHOTO) A significant body of research shows that, for people with fibromyalgia, exercise can improve their physical and emotional well-being, prevent the muscle wasting that avoiding activity can bring, and for some even alleviate pain. Fibromyalgia sufferers …

Fibromyalgia is characterized by diffuse and overlapping symptoms. In 1990 the American College of Rheumatology developed guidelines for classifying the syndrome. New Explanations for Fibromyalgia red-thumb-pain More about fibromyalgia Why Fibromyalgia Is Hard to Diagnose Medications Used to Treat Fibromyalgia There are two criteria. Widespread pain in both sides of …

One fibro patient found herself running a red light.(ISTOCKPHOTO) Fibromyalgia patients often experience a loss of mental clarity and problems with memory. Dubbed "fibro fog," this side effect of the syndrome can have a significant impact on patients' lives. Carolyn Nuth, 65, holds down a demanding job as manager of …

Fibromyalgia is characterized by diffuse and overlapping symptoms. In 1990 the American College of Rheumatology developed guidelines for classifying the syndrome. New Explanations for Fibromyalgia red-thumb-pain More about fibromyalgia Why Fibromyalgia Is Hard to Diagnose Medications Used to Treat Fibromyalgia There are two criteria. Widespread pain in both sides of …