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Fibromyalgia: What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You

Did You Know?

90% of people diagnosed with fibromyalgia are women. But here’s the real question—what is fibromyalgia, really?

What the Heck is Fibromyalgia?

Let’s break it down: Fibromyalgia literally means "muscle pain." So when your doctor diagnoses you with fibromyalgia, what they’re really saying is:

❌ “You have pain… but we don’t know why.”

You didn’t need a $500 doctor visit to tell you that you’re in pain. You already knew that! A fibromyalgia diagnosis probably isn't going to be the solution for you or the end of your struggles. You are going to keep suffering from this pain. You are going to keep looking for solutions to pain that your doctor claims to understand.

So what can you do? What's going on here? What's the real problem? Most doctors don’t look deep enough to find the root cause.

If this sounds like what you have experienced, you need to look deeper for answers. Don't settle for a doctor who isn't listening or looking for the underlying cause of your pain. Ask questions, demand answers, and find a better doctor if your current one isn't listening.

The 5 Most Overlooked Causes of Fibromyalgia

1. Gut Dysfunction (GI Issues)

If you have gas, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation, your gut health may be compromised. Chronic gut issues can trigger inflammation, immune dysfunction, and widespread pain—these are all classic fibromyalgia symptoms.

We are only beginning to understand how important gut health is, for everything from systemic issues to mental health. Issues with your gut health can be reasonable for all sorts of symptoms, so this is an essential place to start in terms of looking for a real solution.

2. Hidden Mold Exposure

Many fibromyalgia sufferers are unknowingly living or working in mold-infested environments. Mold can hide in plain sight and be nearly impossible to find. Often, your symptoms of mold exposure may be the reason you discover mold living in your home or place of work.

If you test positive for mold exposure, it is essential that you use a do-it-yourself at-home mold test kit to identify the cause of your exposure and remove it from your environment. Mold exposure can lead to chronic inflammation, fatigue, brain fog, and body pain, and it won't end until you eliminate the exposure.

3. Heavy Metal Toxicity

Toxic metals like mercury, lead, and aluminum can build up in your body without you knowing. These disrupt nerve function, weaken muscles, and cause long-term pain. In order to identify heavy metal toxicity in your system, your doctor can test levels of these metals in your blood. Even subclinical levels can be responsible for body dysfunction and pain if you have other issues going on at the same time.

4. Undiagnosed Autoimmune Disease

Many people with fibromyalgia actually have an underlying autoimmune condition, but their doctors never test for it. Autoimmune diseases can attack muscles, joints, and nerves, leading to widespread pain.

If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, don't accept this diagnosis for what it is. Make sure your doctor tests you for other key diseases, like many common autoimmune conditions. Left untreated, autoimmune disease will have more and more impact on your daily functioning as you get older, so it is helpful to get a diagnosis as early as possible.

5. Hormone Imbalances

If your thyroid, adrenal glands, or sex hormones are out of balance, your body can’t regulate pain, energy, or inflammation properly. This is why many women with fibromyalgia feel exhausted, inflamed, and in pain all the time. Luckily, many hormone imbalances can be addressed easily with diet, supplements, and treatment if needed.

Schedule a call with Dr. Hugh now to start getting the care you deserve to feel better.