{"id":16190,"date":"2025-01-16T13:15:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T18:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/?page_id=16190"},"modified":"2026-02-19T14:21:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:21:58","slug":"fac-blog-highlights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/fac-blog-highlights","title":{"rendered":"FAC Highlights Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--d04d659d-381a-431d-b0ad-690494db0563\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row et_blog_grid_equal_height\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--bab1f5c2-711f-4a93-bd7d-56727e3a69e6\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">FAC Highlights<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blog articles &amp; highlights from Fibromyalgia Association Canada<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph -->Written by people with lived experience and in consultation with health professionals, our blog topics answer many common questions asked by those who are newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia.<\/p>\n<p>Learn about the latest research, trends in advocacy and awareness about fibro and learn from educational articles and fact sheets from our education committee.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:advgb\/recent-posts {\"id\":\"recent-posts-e7ddb55f-f18d-4919-b199-b06803a91d97\",\"postView\":\"newspaper\",\"categories\":[{\"id\":245,\"count\":3,\"description\":\"\",\"link\":\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/category\/fac-blog\/\",\"name\":\"Blog Articles\",\"slug\":\"fac-blog\",\"taxonomy\":\"category\",\"parent\":0,\"meta\":[],\"_links\":{\"self\":[{\"href\":\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\/245\",\"targetHints\":{\"allow\":[\"GET\",\"POST\",\"PUT\",\"PATCH\",\"DELETE\"]}}],\"collection\":[{\"href\":\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\"}],\"about\":[{\"href\":\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/category\"}],\"wp:post_type\":[{\"href\":\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?categories=245\"}],\"curies\":[{\"name\":\"wp\",\"href\":\"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}\",\"templated\":true}]}}],\"numberOfPosts\":5,\"newspaperLayout\":\"np-1-4-r\",\"changed\":true,\"category\":\"\"} \/--><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Research Highlights<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blog_0 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_posts et_pb_module preset--module--divi-blog--d9c782e0-173c-4051-8603-54795dd5a9f9\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_posts et_grid_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_17922 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_0 post-17922 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-fac-blog category-research-highlights category-sociable tag-fibromyalgia tag-myalgic-encephalomyelitis tag-research pmpro-level-required pmpro-level-1 pmpro-level-8 pmpro-level-9 pmpro-level-10 pmpro-no-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/discriminatemefromfibromyalgia\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5.png\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"myalgic encephalomyelitis has overlapping symptoms with fibromyalgia\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/discriminatemefromfibromyalgia\">Circulating microRNA expression signatures accurately discriminate myalgic encephalomyelitis from fibromyalgia and comorbid conditions<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/discriminatemefromfibromyalgia\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_17905 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-17905 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-research-highlights category-sociable tag-doctor pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/doctorsandfibromyalgia\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3.png\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Previous studies show provider stigma and inadequate pain management are common reasons for frustration amongst fibromyalgia patients. Doctors don\u2019t always agree on how to treat fibromyalgia (FM). There is a lot of variety in the treatments they recommend, and what works for one person may not work for another. Some treatments, like exercise, work well for many people, but others, like opioids or alternative therapies, are rarely suggested. Many doctors also don\u2019t follow clear guidelines for FM, which can make it harder for patients to get consistent care. This study looked at how doctors think about FM, how they treat it, and the challenges patients face when seeking help.\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/doctorsandfibromyalgia\">What Do Doctors Know About Fibromyalgia and How Do They Treat It?<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/doctorsandfibromyalgia\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_17902 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_2 post-17902 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-research-highlights category-sociable tag-fibromyalgia tag-lay-summary tag-medications pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/fibromyalgiacadencetrial\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1.png\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"fibromyalgia sometimes responds to medication\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/fibromyalgiacadencetrial\">Combination analgesic development for enhanced clinical efficacy (the CADENCE trial): a double-blind, controlled trial of an alpha-lipoic acid-pregabalin combination for fibromyalgia pain.<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/fibromyalgiacadencetrial\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_14307 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_3 post-14307 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-research-highlights category-sociable pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/how-effective-are-alternative-treatments-for-fm\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-e1741112929311.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"This study looks at how well different alternative treatments, for example acupuncture and massage, work for people with fibromyalgia. Researchers want to see if these treatments can help reduce pain, improve sleep, and make people feel better overall.\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/how-effective-are-alternative-treatments-for-fm\">How Effective Are Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/how-effective-are-alternative-treatments-for-fm\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class=\"pagination clearfix\">\n\t<div class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16190\/page\/2?et_blog\" >&laquo; Older Entries<\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"alignright\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et-vb-row--no-module et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Advocacy Highlights<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blog_1 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_posts et_pb_module preset--module--divi-blog--d9c782e0-173c-4051-8603-54795dd5a9f9\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_posts et_grid_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_21941 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_1_0 post-21941 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-advocacy-highlights category-sociable tag-people-with-fibromyalgia tag-what-we-want pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/well-tell-you-what-we-want\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/What-we-want-what-we-really-really-want.jpg\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" alt=\"What we want is better fibromyalgia care in Canada that includes empathy, trust, quicker diagnosis, and supportive primary care for every patient.\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/well-tell-you-what-we-want\">\u201cWe\u2019ll tell you what we want, what we really, really, want\u2026.\u201d<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/well-tell-you-what-we-want\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_13036 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_1_1 post-13036 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-advocacy-highlights category-sociable tag-advocacy pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/fibromyalgia-advocacy-highlights\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Advocacy.png\" width=\"675\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Fibromyalgia advocacy\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/fibromyalgia-advocacy-highlights\">Advocacy Highlights<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/fibromyalgia-advocacy-highlights\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_761 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_1_2 post-761 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-how-to-series-advocacy category-advocacy-highlights category-sociable pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/be-your-own-advocate\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/How-to-be-your-own-Advocate.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"776\" alt=\"How To Be Your Own Advocate\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/be-your-own-advocate\">How To Be Your Own Advocate<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/be-your-own-advocate\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class=\"pagination clearfix\">\n\t<div class=\"alignleft\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"alignright\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Awareness Highlights<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blog_2 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_posts et_pb_module preset--module--divi-blog--d9c782e0-173c-4051-8603-54795dd5a9f9\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_posts et_grid_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_16902 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_2_0 post-16902 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-awareness-hightlights category-fac-blog category-education-highlights category-sociable tag-anxiety tag-blog tag-education-highlights tag-fibromyalgia tag-mental-health tag-support pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/fibromyalgia-and-anxiety\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Anxiety-for-website-e1741795903620.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Recevoir un diagnostic de fibromyalgie peut \u00eatre accablant. Contrairement \u00e0 d&#039;autres affections avec des tests diagnostiques clairs et des plans de traitement d\u00e9finis, la fibromyalgie reste mal comprise. Cette incertitude peut entra\u00eener des sentiments de frustration, de peur et d&#039;impuissance. Tout le monde ne souffrira pas d&#039;anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 et de d\u00e9pression, mais plusieurs facteurs peuvent conduire \u00e0 ces \u00e9tats d&#039;humeur lorsque l&#039;on vit avec la fibromyalgie.\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/fibromyalgia-and-anxiety\">Fibromyalgia and Anxiety:<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/fibromyalgia-and-anxiety\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_16532 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_2_1 post-16532 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-awareness-hightlights category-fac-blog category-education-highlights category-sociable tag-awareness-highlights tag-education-highlights tag-fibromyalgia tag-goals tag-mini-goals pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/mini-goals\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-20-e1738589141498.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"mini goals are achievable.\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/mini-goals\">Mini Goals: Focus on Achievable Targets for Better Fibromyalgia Management<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/mini-goals\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_16526 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_2_2 post-16526 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-awareness-hightlights category-fac-blog category-education-highlights category-sociable tag-awareness-highlights tag-education-highlights tag-mental-health tag-smart-goals tag-support pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/setting-5-smart-goals\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SMART-Goals-e1738587091720.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Want to know how to set and achieve your goals? Make them SMART goals.\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/setting-5-smart-goals\">Living with Fibromyalgia and Setting 5 SMART Goals<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/setting-5-smart-goals\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_16479 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_2_3 post-16479 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-awareness-hightlights category-fac-blog category-education-highlights category-sociable tag-education-highlights tag-fibromyalgia tag-support pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/fibromyalgia-and-pots\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-TEMPLATE-7.png\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"What causes POTS, how to get diagnosed and treatment options\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/fibromyalgia-and-pots\">Understanding Life with Fibromyalgia and POTS<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/fibromyalgia-and-pots\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class=\"pagination clearfix\">\n\t<div class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16190\/page\/2?et_blog\" >&laquo; Older Entries<\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"alignright\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Education Highlights<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_blog_3 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_posts et_pb_module preset--module--divi-blog--d9c782e0-173c-4051-8603-54795dd5a9f9\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_posts et_grid_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_22209 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_3_0 post-22209 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education category-education-highlights category-lessons-learned category-sociable pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/planning-a-vacation-when-you-have-fibromyalgia\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pacing-1.png\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" alt=\"Planning a Vacation with fibromyalgia requires pacing . 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Here is a list of ideas to help you keep the lights on.\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/fact-sheet-fibromyalgia-guide-for-employees\">Fact Sheet &#8211; Fibromyalgia Guide for Employees<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/fact-sheet-fibromyalgia-guide-for-employees\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_17975 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_3_3 post-17975 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education-highlights category-fact-sheet category-sociable tag-fact-sheet tag-medications pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/fr\/fact-sheet-supporting-employees-with-fibromyalgia-a-guide-for-canadian-employers\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04-170015.png\" width=\"615\" height=\"210\" alt=\"Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties (often called &quot;fibro fog&quot;). 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