Fibromyalgia is a chronic and complex condition that causes:

• Widespread muscle and joint pain
• Severe fatigue and stiffness
• Non-restorative sleep
• Difficulty concentrating or memory problems
• Sometimes mood changes as well

Symptoms can vary from day to day: there are better days and more difficult ones.

Important: No lesions are found in muscles or tissues. Tests come back normal.
Fibromyalgia is linked to altered functioning of the nervous system, which makes the body more sensitive to pain and stimuli.

How is it Discovered?

There is no blood test or MRI that “proves” fibromyalgia.
The diagnosis is based on:

• A specialized clinical examination
• A detailed description of symptoms
• The exclusion of other conditions (rheumatism, hormonal disorders, inflammation)

What Can You Do?

Although there is no definitive cure, many people manage to improve through an integrated approach:

• Move regularly, but within your limits
  → A balanced combination of activity and rest is essential
  → A physiotherapist or movement therapist can help you find the right balance

• Regular lifestyle, with attention to sleep
  → Sleeping well can reduce pain intensity
  → Strategies to improve sleep can make a difference

• Stress management
  → Relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, or deep breathing can be helpful

• Mild medications, if indicated, to improve sleep or reduce pain

• Physical techniques such as TENS, or gentle physiotherapy

• Psychological support (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy) to address anxiety, fatigue, or feelings of loss of control The goal is not to “cure” but to live better, with less pain, more energy, and greater independence.