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Members discussed the challenges of working in information technology with fibromyalgia, with one member noting the smaller pool of IT... Read more

Members discussed the challenges of working in information technology with fibromyalgia, with one member noting the smaller pool of IT professionals with fibro may be due to the field being male-dominated while fibromyalgia affects more women statistically. Several members working in various IT roles shared practical coping strategies including pacing throughout the day, limiting time standing or climbing ladders, flexible scheduling around documentation tasks, working with understanding coworkers, and considering team-based roles over solo positions to reduce physical demands. A recurring theme was the importance of recognizing personal limits and pivoting toward less physically demanding specializations like IT project management or auditing when infrastructure work becomes unsustainable.