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Fibromyalgia Coping Tips for School Students

Sadly, the disorder we know as fibromyalgia affects children and adults.  Some of the afflicted are school students; and whether they be adults or children, it's a lot more difficult for the afflicted. Today I am sharing some coping tips for students with fibromyalgia; these recently appeared in an
about.com article that I read.





  1. Let instructors know that you (or your child) has fibromyalgia, and that school absences may occur more frequently than is desirable.  Hopefully they will be able to provide study aids such as outlines to help through the courses.  If they are unwilling to cooperate, talk to their superiors about the issue.
  2. For college students--be mindful of your course load so you don't over do it.  This is not as easy for high school students, but don't hesitate to find out what options your school district has to offer.
  3. Book bags can be heavy.  It might be possible to use electronic books (i.e. Kindle, Nook) or have a spare set of textbooks at home.  Some textbooks are also available online.
  4. College students might think about scheduling courses in buildings near to each other to avoid excessive walking (or maybe running!) from one class to another.  Take into account that there may be ways to get from one area of campus to another quickly, such as a campus bus, a bicycle, or car.
  5. Consider recording your classes on a digital or tape recorder.  If you happen to have "brain fog" during class you can listen to the material again later on.
  6. Private tutoring may be helpful if the need arises.
  7. Home schooling, GED, or charter or private schools may be a better fit than a traditional public education. For college students, online courses may be an option.
  8. Be realistic.  When dealing with school and a disorder like fibromyalgia, extra patience and relaxed expectations of what can be accomplished are in order. It might take longer to achieve goals for the afflicted than it does for the average individual.
Sources: about.com; wikimedia
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