r/Fibromyalgia

116k members
r/Fibromyalgia is a subreddit with 116k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, fibromyalgia, hard time, pain, and frustrating, and they frequently recommend/review underwear, mobility aids, and stimulants.
An optimistic but realistic support group.

Popular Themes in r/Fibromyalgia

#1
Pain & Anger
: "I am so angry at everyone who blamed me"
13 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Newly diagnosed and feeling weird about pain perception"
12 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Neck support ideas?"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/Fibromyalgia

#1

Looking For

33 posts
#2

Fibromyalgia

: "What's the actual cause of Fibromyalgia?"
31 posts
#3

Hard Time

31 posts
#4

Pain

21 posts
#5

Frustrating

19 posts
#6

Struggling

14 posts
#7

Fibro

13 posts
#8

Hate

9 posts
#9

Doctor

8 posts
#10

Support

8 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
: "why do i have so many sensory issues?"
70 posts
#2
Discussion
: "What's the weirdest symptom nobody warned you about?"
50 posts
#3
Rant
: "Get Your Scans Done"
25 posts
#4
Frustrated
: "I would pay good money for energy"
16 posts
#5
Rx/Meds
: "Cymbalta recall"
13 posts
#6
Articles/Research
: "Subtypes of fibromyalgia"
7 posts
#7
Accomplishment
: "This lymphatic drain has brought me from a 7 to a 2 and it was just 10 minutes"
7 posts
#8
Encouragement
: "Plushies have helped my mind and body, and maybe they can help you too!"
6 posts
#9
Funny
: "This Flare Sub Needs Flairs"
4 posts
#10
Announcement
: "Dr. Ginevra underwent emergency brain surgery and is now legally blind."
1 post

Member Growth in r/Fibromyalgia

Yearly
+26k members(28.6%)

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Last updated: June 30, 2026