Stems From The Gut is a plain-English home for people living with fibromyalgia, ME/CFS and chronic primary pain who want to understand the gut–brain–immune connection, feel more in control, and get calm, evidence-led support instead of miracle-cure promises.
Does this fibromyalgia gut brain connection story feel familiar?
• You live with fibromyalgia or chronic primary pain and feel fobbed off or not believed
• You’re curious about the fibromyalgia gut–brain connection but overwhelmed by mixed messages
• You want practical, kind guidance that respects pacing and post-exertional symptom flare-ups
What you’ll find here
- Plain-English explainers on fibromyalgia, ME/CFS and chronic primary pain
- Practical ideas for pacing, sleep and nervous-system support
- Gut-friendly food ideas that don’t demand a perfect diet
- Honest takes on microbiome tests, supplements and internet “gut reset” trends
Start here if you’re new
If you’d like a bit more detail before you dive in, these are good first steps:
- About Stems From The Gut – a quick overview of who we are and how we work.
- What is fibromyalgia? (and what it isn’t) – a plain-English explainer to help you make sense of your symptoms.
- Fibromyalgia sleep & flares guide – practical ideas for bad nights, post-exertional crashes and pacing around PEM.
Begin with our About page to see what Stems From The Gut is all about, or head to Articles to read the latest posts.
The information I’ve shared here is general in nature and should not be considered a substitute for medical advice. Always speak to your own healthcare team about personal decisions.