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Members overwhelmingly confirmed that fibromyalgia significantly increases pain sensitivity, with everyday bumps and minor injuries causing... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed that fibromyalgia significantly increases pain sensitivity, with everyday bumps and minor injuries causing disproportionately intense and longer-lasting pain than before their diagnosis. Several members shared that they now bruise much more easily and take far longer to heal from even small injuries like bumping into furniture, dog scratches, or blood draws, with some bruises persisting for weeks or months. A recurring theme was the validation and relief members felt in realizing they were not being overly dramatic, as their nervous systems are genuinely in a heightened state that amplifies all pain signals beyond what most people experience.