About r/Fibromyalgia
An optimistic but realistic support group.
The community at a glance
r/Fibromyalgia is a Subreddit for Mental Health and Chronic Conditions with roughly 117K members. It has been around since 2010. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #2 in the Chronic Conditions communities list.
Roughly 26K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Fibromyalgia, and Hard Time. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention doctor, pillow, and bra.
Community Topics
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 829 members
- 2014: 976 members
- 2015: 1K members
- 2016: 2K members
- 2017: 3K members
- 2018: 5K members
- 2019: 8K members
- 2020: 10K members
- 2021: 10K members
- 2022: 10K members
- 2023: 12K members
- 2024: 18K members
- 2025: 18K members
- 2026: 17K members
Past year (monthly)
- Aug: 1K members
- Sep: 1K members
- Oct: 1K members
- Nov: 3K members
- Dec: 2K members
- Jan: 2K members
- Feb: 2K members
- Mar: 5K members
- Apr: 2K members
- May: 2K members
- Jun: 2K members
- Jul: 3K members
Themes
- Pain & Anger13 posts in the past month
- I am so angry at everyone who blamed me
- The nausea is the worst part. It never ends.
- I’m struggling
#113Pain & AngerI am so angry at everyone who blamed me · The nausea is the worst part. It never ends. · I’m struggling - Advice Requests12 posts in the past month
- Newly diagnosed and feeling weird about pain perception
- Boyfriend with Fibro refuses to try any more Doctors. Dont know what to do.
- The mind-body connection in chronic pain (probably not what you think)
#212Advice RequestsNewly diagnosed and feeling weird about pain perception · Boyfriend with Fibro refuses to try any more Doctors. Dont know what to do. · The mind-body connection in chronic pain (probably not what you think) - Solution Requests1 post in the past month
- Neck support ideas?
#31Solution RequestsNeck support ideas?
Topics
- Looking For33 posts in the past month#133Looking For
- Fibromyalgia31 posts in the past month
- What's the actual cause of fibromyalgia?
- Fibromyalgia or perimenopause
#231FibromyalgiaWhat's the actual cause of fibromyalgia? · Fibromyalgia or perimenopause - Hard Time31 posts in the past month#331Hard Time
- Pain21 posts in the past month#421Pain
- Frustrating19 posts in the past month#519Frustrating
Flair
- Question70 posts in the past month
- why do i have so many sensory issues?
- What’s the stupidest reason a doctor gave you to explain your pain?
- Does anyone else get restless legs when trying to sleep?
#170Questionwhy do i have so many sensory issues? · What’s the stupidest reason a doctor gave you to explain your pain? · Does anyone else get restless legs when trying to sleep? - Discussion50 posts in the past month
- What's the weirdest symptom nobody warned you about?
- I am so angry at everyone who blamed me
- Has anyone stopped waiting to feel better before just living life again?
#250DiscussionWhat's the weirdest symptom nobody warned you about? · I am so angry at everyone who blamed me · Has anyone stopped waiting to feel better before just living life again? - Rant25 posts in the past month
- Get Your Scans Done
- I FINALLY GET THIS SUB
- Last week my sister broke me
#325RantGet Your Scans Done · I FINALLY GET THIS SUB · Last week my sister broke me - Frustrated16 posts in the past month
- I would pay good money for energy
- Doctors are lazy
- Just realised that struggling with language can be a fibromyalgia symptom
#416FrustratedI would pay good money for energy · Doctors are lazy · Just realised that struggling with language can be a fibromyalgia symptom - Rx/Meds13 posts in the past month
- Cymbalta recall
- Duloxetine is recalled
- My fibro hasn’t responded to any meds, is it possibly not fibro?
#513Rx/MedsCymbalta recall · Duloxetine is recalled · My fibro hasn’t responded to any meds, is it possibly not fibro?
Product recommendations
- doctor9 posts in the past month
- Which Doctor do you recommend?
- hi, anyone can recommend a doctor that can help me manage my pain? I have extreme pain on my palms, wrist and forearm. (besides the other pain all over) I am going crazy, please help.
- Can anyone recommend a good doctor in Missouri?
#19doctorWhich Doctor do you recommend? · hi, anyone can recommend a doctor that can help me manage my pain? I have extreme pain on my palms, wrist and forearm. (besides the other pain all over) I am going crazy, please help. · Can anyone recommend a good doctor in Missouri? - pillow5 posts in the past month
- Can anyone recommend a specific pillow for neck pain?
- can anyone recommend a good pillow?
- What pillows and muscle creams do you recommend?
#25pillowCan anyone recommend a specific pillow for neck pain? · can anyone recommend a good pillow? · What pillows and muscle creams do you recommend? - bra4 posts in the past month
- Can you recommend a bra that isn't painful?
- Can anyone recommend a decent non wired bra in the U.K.?
- Can anyone recommend a decent non wired bra in the U.K.?
#34braCan you recommend a bra that isn't painful? · Can anyone recommend a decent non wired bra in the U.K.? · Can anyone recommend a decent non wired bra in the U.K.? - mattress3 posts in the past month
- Can any of you recommend Helix mattresses? Are they comfortable for people with fibro?
- Mattress recommended?
- Mattress And topper recs needed
#43mattressCan any of you recommend Helix mattresses? Are they comfortable for people with fibro? · Mattress recommended? · Mattress And topper recs needed
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/Fibromyalgia for?
- Best for Mental Health and Chronic Conditions enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
- Is r/Fibromyalgia free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/Fibromyalgia have?
- Roughly 117K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/Fibromyalgia on?
- r/Fibromyalgia runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/Fibromyalgia cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/Fibromyalgia is organized under Mental Health, Chronic Conditions.
- How do I join r/Fibromyalgia?
- You can join r/Fibromyalgia by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Mental Health communities like?
- Communities for people navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, loneliness, trauma, and everyday mental health challenges. Find online support groups, peer support networks, and online therapy resources. Reddit has some of the largest and most active mental health communities on the internet, with Discord servers offering real-time peer support.
Monthly Stats
- 6
- Views /mo (+20%)
- 5
- Visitors /mo (+25%)
- 1
- Referrals /mo
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