If you’re living with fibromyalgia, you’ve probably asked yourself this question—maybe a hundred times:
“Is this forever? Will I ever feel like myself again?”
In the darkest moments, it can feel like you’re stuck in a life sentence of pain, exhaustion, and confusion. The honest answer to “does fibromyalgia go away?” is… complicated. But at The Spero Clinic, we believe there’s more hope than most people realize. In fact, we’ve seen it firsthand.
So let’s unpack this from the inside out.
Most doctors will tell you that fibromyalgia is incurable—that it’s a chronic condition you’ll simply have to “manage” with medication, exercise, and a whole lot of trial and error. In other words:
“Here’s an antidepressant. Try to stay active. Maybe go for a swim.”
You’ve heard it. You’ve probably tried it. And if you’re still reading this, it likely didn’t work.
Here’s the thing: that approach treats symptoms, not systems. It’s like trying to put out a fire by painting over the smoke stains.
At The Spero Clinic, we take a different approach—one that sees fibromyalgia not as a mysterious disease, but as a dysregulation of your central nervous system. Dr. Katinka believes that fibromyalgia is not a permanent state, but rather a condition caused by the nervous system being stuck in a malfunctioning loop.
Think of your nervous system like your home’s electrical wiring. If the power is out, the lights won’t work—not because the bulbs are broken, but because the system supplying them is compromised.
When your sympathetic nervous system (your “fight or flight” mode) is constantly stuck in the “on” position due to trauma, stress, or injury—especially to the upper cervical spine—your body can’t access its healing mode. Over time, this leads to the tangled, frustrating mess of symptoms we call fibromyalgia: pain, fatigue, cognitive issues, and more.
Let’s be clear: this isn’t about willpower or positivity. Most people with fibromyalgia are some of the strongest people on the planet.
But fibromyalgia often doesn’t go away when:
And here’s something crucial: even old injuries from childhood, birth trauma, or surgery under anesthesia can be contributing factors. The age of the injury doesn’t matter. What matters is whether your body has had a chance to heal properly.
But What About Genetics?
Yes, some people may be genetically predisposed to fibromyalgia. But having a predisposition is not the same as having a permanent condition.
For example, someone with a spinal canal that’s naturally narrower (a condition called cervical spinal stenosis) may be more vulnerable to nerve compression and trauma. Studies show that up to 65% of fibromyalgia patients also have cervical cord compression. But again, vulnerability isn’t destiny.
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