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Members discussed the relationship between fibromyalgia and weight changes, with the overwhelming consensus being that weight gain is... Read more

Members discussed the relationship between fibromyalgia and weight changes, with the overwhelming consensus being that weight gain is typically caused by medications like pregabalin or gabapentin rather than the illness itself, combined with reduced physical activity due to pain and fatigue. Several members shared that weight loss is also common during flares, often triggered by severe pain, stress, nausea, loss of appetite, or medication withdrawals, with some losing significant amounts in short periods. A recurring theme was that fibromyalgia affects everyone differently, and understanding whether medication side effects or symptom-related eating changes are driving weight fluctuations helps members better manage their health.