Can stress make fibromyalgia symptoms worse?

Stress is known to make fibromyalgia symptoms worse; it can exacerbate or trigger a flare-up in fibromyalgia, as well as other connective tissue diseases. Watch rheumatologist Natalie Azar, MD, explain the impact stress can have on fibromyalgia.

Learn what you can do to help avoid flare-ups.

Learn about what may contribute to discomfort, plus potential avenues for helping to manage the condition.

Learn how to recognize and manage anxiety in children so they can feel better.

Strategies for managing stress and avoiding caregiver burnout when caring for a child with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

A support network can help you prepare for the challenges of managing congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).