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Fibromyalgia

Plain-language fibromyalgia articles by Anna Curran, RN.

What’s New in Fibromyalgia Research in 2026

October 23, 2026 by Anna Curran, RN, BSN, PHN

Fibromyalgia research 2026 update from a nurse: Tonmya, a prescription therapy app, small fiber and antibody studies, and what it means for you now.

Categories Fibromyalgia

Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) for Fibromyalgia: What the Research Shows

October 23, 2026 by Anna Curran, RN, BSN, PHN

Low dose naltrexone for fibromyalgia is off-label with mixed research. A nurse explains the studies, side effects, and who should not take it.

Categories Fibromyalgia

Exercise for Fibromyalgia: How to Start When Everything Hurts

October 23, 2026 by Anna Curran, RN, BSN, PHN

Exercise for fibromyalgia has the strongest evidence of any treatment. A nurse explains how to start low, progress safely, and handle pain after.

Categories Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and Sleep: Why You Wake Up Tired and What Helps

October 23, 2026 by Anna Curran, RN, BSN, PHN

Fibromyalgia sleep is often light and unrefreshing. A nurse explains the sleep-pain loop, habits that help, CBT for insomnia, and when to get checked.

Categories Fibromyalgia

Pacing With Fibromyalgia: How to Stop the Boom-and-Bust Cycle

October 23, 2026 by Anna Curran, RN, BSN, PHN

Pacing fibromyalgia symptoms can end the boom-and-bust cycle. A nurse explains how to find your baseline, plan energy, and break up tasks.

Categories Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Flares: Signs, Triggers and How to Make a Flare Plan

October 23, 2026 by Anna Curran, RN, BSN, PHN

A fibromyalgia flare is a stretch of worse pain and fatigue. Learn common triggers, early signs, a step-by-step flare plan and red flags to watch.

Categories Fibromyalgia

Fibro Fog: Why It Happens and Practical Ways to Cope

October 23, 2026 by Anna Curran, RN, BSN, PHN

Fibro fog makes it hard to focus and remember. A nurse explains what causes it, when memory changes need a doctor and practical ways to cope.

Categories Fibromyalgia

How Is Fibromyalgia Diagnosed? The 2016 Criteria Explained

October 23, 2026 by Anna Curran, RN, BSN, PHN

How is fibromyalgia diagnosed? A nurse explains the 2016 criteria, the pain and symptom scores, tests to rule out look-alikes and how to prepare.

Categories Fibromyalgia

Tonmya for Fibromyalgia: What to Know About the Newest Medicine

October 23, 2026 by Anna Curran, RN, BSN, PHN

Tonmya for fibromyalgia: how this bedtime tablet under the tongue works, who should not take it, side effects and questions to ask your doctor.

Categories Fibromyalgia

What Is Fibromyalgia? A Nurse Explains in Plain Language

October 23, 2026 by Anna Curran, RN, BSN, PHN

What is fibromyalgia? A nurse explains the pain, fatigue and sleep problems, who gets it, likely causes, treatment options and what to expect.

Categories Fibromyalgia

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Anna Curran, RN, BSN, PHN

Registered nurse, public health nurse and nurse educator. Plain-language health help since 2012.

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