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Members shared their experiences with COVID-19 alongside fibromyalgia, with several noting that recovery took significantly longer than... Read more

Members shared their experiences with COVID-19 alongside fibromyalgia, with several noting that recovery took significantly longer than expected, often stretching weeks beyond the initial infection. Many community members described lingering symptoms including fatigue, headaches, brain fog, sinus congestion, and muscle soreness, with one member still experiencing aftereffects at five weeks and another expressing fear of becoming a long-hauler. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of managing COVID on top of existing chronic conditions, the importance of rest and not overdoing it during recovery, and the solidarity found in knowing others understand the prolonged and unpredictable nature of healing when living with fibromyalgia.