Fibromyalgia and changes in appetite: Have you noticed this?

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today?

Did you know that changes in appetite can also be a part of living with fibromyalgia? Some people experience loss of appetite and find it hard to eat regularly, while others notice an increase in appetite that might feel out of their control. These shifts can be confusing and frustrating, especially when you’re already managing so many other symptoms.

For some, these appetite changes may be linked to:

1. Chronic pain and fatigue, which can disrupt hunger signals.
2. Medications used to treat fibromyalgia, which sometimes cause nausea, cravings, or loss of appetite as side effects.
3. Stress and emotional health, which can impact eating habits, either leading to less interest in food or comfort eating.

Let’s open up the conversation:

Have you noticed changes in your appetite since being diagnosed with fibromyalgia?

Do certain symptoms, like fatigue or pain, affect when or how much you eat?

How do you manage these appetite changes while trying to keep up your energy and nutrition?

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Fibromyalgia can affect so many parts of life, and changes in appetite are no exception. We’d love to hear your experiences and how you’re navigating this challenge, let’s support each other!

Take care,

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼