Fibromyalgia
Widespread pain, deep fatigue and unrefreshing sleep — what fibromyalgia is, why it happens, and how a consultant can help you manage it.
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes pain felt across the body, alongside fatigue, poor sleep and problems with memory and concentration.
It's thought to involve the way the nervous system processes pain signals, turning the volume up so that ordinary sensations are felt more intensely. It's real, it's common, and while there's no quick fix, the symptoms can be managed — and most people find ways to live well with the right plan and support.
Symptoms of fibromyalgia.
They vary from person to person and often come and go, with better days and worse days.
Why it happens.
There's rarely one single cause. Fibromyalgia often develops gradually, and several things can make it more likely or set it off.
Don't wait for it to settle.
Early assessment helps you get the right treatment sooner. See a specialist if:
Diagnosed clinically — and by ruling other things out.
There's no single scan or blood test for fibromyalgia. It's diagnosed clinically, based on your pattern of symptoms and how long they've lasted, while sensibly excluding other conditions that can look similar. Dr Khafaga takes the time to listen to your full picture before reaching a diagnosis.
How fibromyalgia is treated.
There's no single cure, so we focus on a plan that reduces the impact of symptoms and helps you get back to the things that matter.
A full consultation with Dr Khafaga to understand your symptoms, confirm the diagnosis and agree a personalised plan.
A combined approach drawing on sleep, activity, pacing and self-management — tailored to how fibromyalgia affects you.
A considered look at what may help your pain and sleep, reviewed and adjusted through consultation rather than guesswork.
Seen in days — not months on a list.
A named specialist, not a junior — all the way through.
Every price published and confirmed in writing.
Seen privately, without the wait.
We bill major UK insurers directly.
Is fibromyalgia a real condition? +
Yes. Fibromyalgia is a recognised long-term condition involving how the nervous system processes pain. The symptoms are genuine, even though routine tests often come back normal.
Can fibromyalgia be cured? +
There's no cure, but it can be managed. With the right combination of approaches, many people see their symptoms ease and find they can do more of what they want to.
How is fibromyalgia diagnosed? +
It's a clinical diagnosis based on your pattern of widespread pain, fatigue and other symptoms over time, alongside sensibly ruling out other causes. There isn't a single test that confirms it.
Will I need injections? +
Not usually — fibromyalgia isn't primarily treated with injections. The focus is a holistic management plan and, where helpful, a medication review, agreed with you through consultation.
Don't put up with it.
Book an assessment with a consultant and get a clear picture — and a plan.