Fact Sheet – for Patients and Families

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This fact sheet on fibromyalgia offers clear, reliable information for patients and families. Learn about common symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment approaches to help manage daily challenges. Empower yourself or your loved one with practical tips and support for living well with fibromyalgia.

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If you’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you understand the symptoms can have an impact on your ability to function at work. You may find that as your symptoms worsen—pain, brain fog, fatigue—your work performance starts to suffer. This could lead to more mistakes or difficulty keeping up with tasks. Because of this, you may need time off or accommodations in order to keep working. As an employee, you might not know all the options available to you to support you while you continue to earn a living and pay your bills. Here is a list of ideas to help you keep the lights on.

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Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties (often called "fibro fog"). Symptoms vary from person to person and can fluctuate in severity. While invisible, fibromyalgia can impact an employee’s ability to perform certain tasks. Many employees with fibromyalgia are high-performing and hardworking but may experience "flare-ups"—periods when pain and fatigue significantly impact their ability to work. Employees with fibromyalgia may need accommodations occasionally, long term, or on an ongoing basis.

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