r/Fibromyalgia

122k members
r/Fibromyalgia is a subreddit with 122k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, fibromyalgia, pain, struggling, and support, and they frequently recommend/review underwear, mobility aids, and stimulants.
An optimistic but realistic support group.

Popular Themes in r/Fibromyalgia

#1
Pain & Anger
: "Is anyone here a doctor who was able to doctor themselves out of their chronic illness?"
45 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Resource recommendations"
2 posts

Popular Topics in r/Fibromyalgia

#1

Looking For

33 posts
#2

Fibromyalgia

20 posts
#3

Pain

15 posts
#4

Struggling

12 posts
#5

Support

8 posts
#6

Fatigue

7 posts
#7

Doctor

6 posts
#8

Fibro

4 posts
#9

Hobby

3 posts
#10

Mattress

3 posts

Products Discussed in r/Fibromyalgia

Underwear

81 reviews
#1
Jockey
4.9★ from 7 reviews
#2
Victoria's Secret
4.4★ from 5 reviews
#3
Pact
4.5★ from 4 reviews

Mobility Aids

32 reviews
#1
Cane
4.5★ from 12 reviews
#2
Wheelchair
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Rollator
5.0★ from 3 reviews

Stimulants

14 reviews
#1
Adderall
4.6★ from 5 reviews
#2
ADHD Medication
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Phentermine
5.0★ from 1 review

Flair Used in r/Fibromyalgia

#1
Question
: "Snapping sounds in body"
45 posts
#2
Discussion
: "On being a man with fibromyalgia"
18 posts
#3
Frustrated
: "Cousin going on disability"
7 posts
#4
Rx/Meds
: "What does everyone take during flare ups?"
5 posts
#5
Rant
: "Getting triggered current discourse"
4 posts
#6
Encouragement
: "Anyone else have parents like this? This is a text from my dad."
3 posts
#7
Self-help
: "Planet Fitness Spa Amenities"
2 posts
#8
Supplements
: "Medikamente"
2 posts
#9
Accomplishment
: "I didn’t think a wheelchair would be this life-changing"
1 post
#10
Comorbid Condition
: "Almost there with the diagnosis"
1 post

Member Growth in r/Fibromyalgia

Yearly
+28k members(29.2%)

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Last updated: October 1, 2026