Living with fibromyalgia means facing a body that seems to be in a constant state of alert every day. Small stimuli, which for most people would be mere annoyances, can turn into waves of pain, intense fatigue, and increased sensitivity. This happens because fibromyalgia is linked to an altered functioning of the central nervous system, which amplifies pain signals. Not everyone with fibromyalgia experiences the same triggers, but there are very common factors that often worsen the pain and make daily life difficult. Knowing these triggers is essential to better…
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Tinnitus: The Sound Torture of Fibromyalgia
Humming is a silent symptom for the outside observers, but extremely disturbing for those living with it. In people with fibromyalgia, that constant sound — which may sound like a whistle, squeal, bell, horn or electric noise — turns into a real sonic torture. It does not come from the external environment, but it arises inside the nervous system itself, which is already in a state of hypersensitivity. In fibromyalgia, the brain has trouble filtering sensory stimulus. Common sounds are perceived amplified, and internal body signals are interpreted as constant…
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