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Members overwhelmingly confirmed that people with fibromyalgia often experience more frequent and prolonged colds and flu, attributing this to... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed that people with fibromyalgia often experience more frequent and prolonged colds and flu, attributing this to weakened immune systems and the overlapping symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Several members shared practical strategies that helped reduce their illness frequency, including taking regular magnesium and zinc supplements, checking vitamin D levels, and recognizing that persistent sore throats and swollen glands can be direct symptoms of fibromyalgia itself rather than just recurrent infections. A recurring theme was the frustration of longer recovery times and flu-like symptoms that seem never-ending, balanced by the relief of knowing others in the community share these challenges and have found ways to manage them.