Fibromyalgia often develops after significant physical or emotional events, such as surgery, trauma, stress, or infection. It’s a challenging condition, marked by widespread pain, mood swings, fatigue, and cognitive issues, including memory lapses.
Dr. Ginevra Liptan notes:
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“Fibromyalgia is a widely misunderstood illness, causing frustration for both patients and doctors. Around 5 million Americans are currently affected, with nearly 90% being women. Despite its prevalence, there’s still much confusion surrounding what fibromyalgia is and how it should be treated.”
Dr. Liptan explains that for years,
