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Members overwhelmingly related to the exhaustion and physical toll of traveling with fibromyalgia, with many sharing that even short trips of... Read more

Members overwhelmingly related to the exhaustion and physical toll of traveling with fibromyalgia, with many sharing that even short trips of 15 to 45 minutes can trigger flares, pain, and days of recovery time. Several members described practical challenges including motion sickness requiring Gravol, the need for wheelchairs or walkers, and one member who bought a new car specifically for comfort, while others have largely abandoned travel altogether or switched to telehealth visits to avoid the ordeal. A recurring theme was the grief of losing the ability to enjoy road trips and outings that once brought joy, coupled with the understanding that rest and self-care must now take priority over pushing through.