For many people living with fibromyalgia, summer is not a season of relief. While warmth is often associated with comfort and relaxation, intense heat can do the opposite for those with this chronic pain condition. Instead of easing muscles, high temperatures frequently worsen pain, fatigue, cognitive symptoms, and overall discomfort. This reaction is not imagined, exaggerated, or psychological. It is rooted in the way fibromyalgia affects the nervous system and how the body processes sensory information—including temperature. Understanding why heat can be a trigger is an important step toward managing…
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