Imagine feeling like your whole body’s been through a workout it never signed up for—aching muscles, tender spots, and exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix. That’s Fibromyalgia, a condition that affects around 1 in 20 people in the UK (mostly women) [1]. It’s thought to involve heightened pain sensitivity in the nervous system - essentially, the body’s “volume knob” for pain is turned up too high.
Symptoms
Widespread muscle pain and tenderness.
Deep fatigue and unrefreshing sleep.
Headaches, brain fog, or concentration issues.
Heightened sensitivity to touch, light, or temperature.
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, you may be suffering from arthritis. Please speak with your GP to find out more.
Treatment Options
Treatment is about symptom management and improving daily function. This often includes gentle exercise, relaxation techniques, and medications such as amitriptyline or duloxetine.
CBPMs can be especially helpful: CBD helps regulate pain processing and inflammation, while THC may improve sleep quality and reduce the intensity of widespread pain. Many patients report feeling calmer, sleeping better, and experiencing fewer flare-ups when medical cannabis is added to their routine.
