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What hurts — and what helps — fibro fog

Fibromyalgia can cause chronic fatigue and pain throughout the body, from headaches and jaw pain to stomachaches and tingling in the hands and feet.

December 12, 2025
Man holding his head.

Even if you think you’re getting adequate z’s, the physical symptoms of fibromyalgia could be keeping you up. “Pain during the night causes micro awakenings — brief interruptions in sleep — that interfere with your ability to progress into (and maintain) deep sleep, which is when most of the brain’s restorative processes occur,” says Ira Chang, MD, a neurologist at HCA HealthONE in Englewood, Colorado.

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Learn more about neurology services and care at HCA HealthONE Swedish.

Published:
December 12, 2025
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HCA HealthONE Swedish

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