Fibromyalgia Explained: Diagnosis, Overlapping Conditions, and What Helps
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Fibromyalgia can leave you feeling exhausted, foggy, and overwhelmed — especially if you haven’t yet received a clear diagnosis. In this episode, Roberta breaks down what fibromyalgia really is, how it’s diagnosed, what conditions can mimic it, and how to manage it with a gentle, holistic approach.
Whether you've been diagnosed or suspect fibromyalgia may be behind your symptoms, this episode will help you feel more informed and less alone — with practical strategies for managing your health day to day.
What You’ll Learn:
- What fibromyalgia is and how it affects the nervous system
- Key symptoms to look out for, including fatigue, pain, brain fog, and sensitivity
- Why fibromyalgia can be hard to diagnose — and which conditions should be ruled out first
- How perimenopause, chronic fatigue, thyroid issues, and nutrient deficiencies can overlap
- Evidence-informed ways to support yourself through movement, sleep, stress reduction, and pacing
- How physiotherapy, Pilates, and subconscious work (like the CONTROL System) can support symptom management
💬 Struggling with fatigue, pain, or brain fog?
If you're living with fibromyalgia or similar symptoms, support is available. Roberta offers tailored, whole-person support including physiotherapy, Pilates, and subconscious work to help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed.
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