When someone says, “Everything hurts”, what might be happening in the body?
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“My muscles ache all the time.”
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“Even light touch can feel painful.”
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“I wake up tired no matter how much I sleep.”
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“My body feels exhausted and sensitive.”
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and heightened sensitivity to pressure.
People with fibromyalgia often describe pain that seems to move throughout the body. Muscles may feel tight, sore or tender, and certain points on the body can become extremely sensitive.
Researchers believe fibromyalgia may involve changes in the way the brain and nervous system process pain signals, amplifying sensations that would normally not be painful.
In addition to pain, many people experience sleep disturbances, headaches, memory problems (“fibro fog”), anxiety or digestive symptoms.
Managing fibromyalgia often involves addressing multiple aspects of health, including sleep quality, stress management, movement and nervous system balance.