Hi @naslam1603

That’s kind of you to reach out on behalf of your friend. Fibromyalgia can feel very isolating, especially when someone is trying to make sense of symptoms that seem to come from every direction.

Fibromyalgia is not “mystery pain”. It is a neurosensory condition where the central nervous system becomes oversensitive and struggles to process pain and other signals. What often looks like a long list of unrelated symptoms actually connects back to several root-cause areas that tend to show up together in fibromyalgia. These include neurotransmitter imbalances, issues with cellular energy and mitochondrial function, chronic inflammation, gut dysbiosis, hidden toxicity (mold & heavy metals are often at play!), and hormonal factors. When these systems are out of balance for a long time, the nervous system becomes overwhelmed, which is why stress often makes everything worse.

There are many supportive places she can start. We often look at serotonin, GABA and glutamate balance, mitochondrial support like CoQ10, acetyl-L-carnitine and d-ribose, reducing inflammation with omega-3s and curcumin, addressing gut issues such as SIBO or dysbiosis, exploring food sensitivities like gluten and dairy, and assessing vitamin D and magnesium levels. Detox support and reducing excitotoxins like MSG can also make a big difference. Gentle movement practices such as yoga or qigong are usually very helpful as the nervous system begins to settle.

If she feels lost right now, she is welcome to join us inside B Better where we can guide her step by step, or she can begin exploring these areas with a naturopathic doctor or functional medicine practitioner she trusts. Either way, understanding the “why” behind her symptoms and addressing them will bring resolution. Remember that a diagnosis is simply a collection of symptoms. Two people can have the same diagnosis but completely different root cause reasons, so my best advice is to ignore the label and not let it define her.

If you want to share more about her history or current symptoms, we’re happy to help you point her in the right direction.