Fibromyalgia is a condition where pain and stiffness is felt around your joints and in your muscles and bones. Symptoms include widespread pain, fatigue and sleep disturbances. Learn more about fibromyalgia.
Using a fibromyalgia app can help you manage your condition better by helping you track symptoms (eg, pain levels and fatigue) and triggers that make your symptoms worse. This can help you track patterns over time and communicate more effectively with your healthcare providers.
How to use fibromyalgia apps safely
Do (✔)
- Always use fibromyalgia apps under the supervision of a healthcare provider so they can guide you on whether the app is suitable for your needs and can direct you to appropriate treatment options for your condition.
- Use an app to keep track of your symptoms as part of your management plan.
- Use graphs and reporting for a discussion with your healthcare provider.
- Be careful when reading information on discussion boards or group chat rooms. Some apps have interactive features where users can share their experiences. Be cautious because in most cases these aren't monitored by a health professional so the advice or suggestions may not be safe or effective.
- Know when to seek help such as with pain flare ups.
Don’t (✘)
- Rely on apps to make a diagnosis of your condition.
- Make changes to your medicines based on the recommendations from the app.
- Use treatments without first seeking medical and professional advice.
