5 Myths About Fibromyalgia

Myth #2 – Fibromyalgia is “all in the head”, not a real physical illness

In reality, fibromyalgia is definitely real. Scientific research has proven that the brain and spinal cord process pain signals differently in people with fibromyalgia. As a result, they react more strongly to touch and pressure, with a heightened sensitivity to pain.

Anyone who says that fibromyalgia is “just in the your head” definitely needs to do their research.