People with fibromyalgia feel pain not because the area that is hurting is damaged or has an injury, but because a problem exists with the way the brain and nervous system process pain from that area.

Nov. 6, 2025 -- Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million U.S. adults. Though its cause remains unclear, it can be effectively diagnosed, treated, and managed. But what exactly is fibromyalgia, and why is ...

Fibromyalgia joint pain stems from changes in how your brain processes pain signals. It’s often accompanied by fatigue and muscle tenderness. Have you ever felt tired and achy with the flu? This is ...

Many people with fibromyalgia describe the chronic condition as a "bad case of the flu that never goes away," because they have widespread pain, wake up with stiff muscles and experience brain fog, ...

Physical therapy may be used alongside other treatments to help reduce fibromyalgia pain and improve mental health. Chronic pain and fatigue are common symptoms of fibromyalgia. You may also ...

Learn how to break the cycle of fibromyalgia pain and sleep disturbances with techniques to ease aches and pains and improve sleep hygiene.

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Magnesium oil may ease pain and improve sleep quality.Applying ...

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from fibromyalgia, you’re likely aware of how viciously this condition can affect your sleep. “Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain and muscle ...

Anyone with fibromyalgia can tell you it hurts, but no one can yet explain what causes all those aches. A study published in Pain Reports adds a new piece to the puzzle, showing spinal disinhibition — ...

The FDA has approved cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride sublingual tablets (Tonmya, Tonix Pharmaceuticals), a first-in-class, nonopioid treatment for adults with fibromyalgia, a chronic pain syndrome that ...

Following decades of limited treatment options, people living with fibromyalgia will soon have access to a novel therapy designed to tackle the condition’s most elusive symptom: Poor-quality sleep.