Fibromyalgia’s Frustrating Fiasco: Navigating a Maze of Symptoms. Join Sharon and Ginevra as they discuss the seemingly never-ending list of Fibromyalgia symptoms. The less commonly talked about Fibro symptoms include dry eyes, easy bruising, nausea, hair loss, chemical and food sensitivities and many more. This episode is a treasure trove of insights, highlighting the crucial role of identifying personal triggers, being your own advocate, and exploring a variety of treatments. They also delve into the intriguing possibility of fibromyalgia having autoimmune roots and share pivotal stories from their community. Tune in for a dose of hope and actionable advice for anyone grappling with fibromyalgia. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:32 Common Symptoms of Fibromyalgia 01:03 Food Sensitivities and Dietary Impact 03:13 Sensory Sensitivities and Daily Challenges 05:40 Your Cologne is Killing Me 06:11 Personal Stories and Advocacy 07:46 Exploring the Long List of Symptoms 10:30 Dizziness and Falls 12:16 Autoimmune Aspects and Research 17:08 Advocating for Your Health 26:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about other symptoms including Overlapping conditions in our last episode Learn about the hallmark symptoms of Fibromyalgia - The Ridiculously Long List of Fibromyalgia Symptoms - Study on the link between dizziness, falls, and Fibro - About Sharon: One year after being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1997, Sharon founded a Fibro Support & Education Group in Michigan that has grown into a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization called the Fibromyalgia Association. The Association provides support, education, and advocacy. She became a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) to help people manage Fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Learn more about Sharon and 1:1 Fibro Coaching at Learn more about the Fibromyalgia Association at Join the Fibromyalgia Association community on Facebook - Ginevra Liptan, MD developed fibromyalgia while in medical school at Tufts University. Using herself as a guinea pig, she was able to find enough effective treatment to get back to school and has dedicated her medical career to treating fibromyalgia. She is board-certified in internal medicine, with additional training in integrative and functional medicine. Learn about her treatment approach to fibromyalgia in her book The FibroManual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your Doctor available on Amazon here Learn more about Dr. Ginevra and sign up for her email newsletter at