Dr. Alyssa Handwerk PHARMD

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• Understanding the Unique Menstrual Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

  We all know that more women suffer from fibromyalgia than men. So, it isn't much of a surprise that women with fibro experience severe pain while they experience their monthly menstrual cycle.Fibromyalgia affects menstrual periods significantly. This disease is extremely difficult to deal with, but...