Medically reviewed by Professor Carles AlsinaPublished on 26 February 2026Updated on 5 October 2026

Getting rid of fibromyalgia pain: Mercedes's story

Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood conditions, and one of the hardest to live with. Those who suffer from it live with constant chronic pain, extreme fatigue, trouble sleeping, body stiffness and the ongoing feeling that their body no longer responds.

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Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood conditions, and one of the hardest to live with. Those who suffer from it live with constant chronic pain, extreme fatigue, trouble sleeping, body stiffness and the ongoing feeling that their body no longer responds.

Many people spend years looking for a way to get rid of fibromyalgia pain without finding a real solution. Today we want to share a genuine, human and hopeful case: Mercedes's.

Fibromyalgia: when pain becomes a way of life

Fibromyalgia is not just "muscle pain." It is a profound disturbance of the nervous system that keeps the body in a permanent state of alert and suffering.

People who have it often experience:

  • Widespread pain throughout the body
  • Extreme fatigue, even on waking
  • Serious sleep problems
  • Stiffness and lack of mobility
  • The feeling of not being able to lead a normal life

In many cases, the worst part is not only the physical pain but the loss of quality of life.

Mercedes's case: she couldn't sleep or put her shoes on by herself

When Mercedes came to us, she was at breaking point. The pain was so intense that:

  • She couldn't sleep
  • She found it hard to move
  • She couldn't put her shoes on by herself
  • She was living exhausted and without hope

Like so many people with fibromyalgia, she had spent years trying solutions without getting real results. Her only wish was very simple:

"I just want to live without pain."

"I felt the pain disappearing"

After the method patented by Instituto de Benito was applied, something began to change.

Mercedes explains it herself in these words:

"I felt the pain disappearing. After many years, I managed to put my shoes on by myself. I have no pain at all. I'm leaving really happy."

For someone who had been trapped in pain for so long, this was not just an improvement: it was getting her life back.

Why doesn't fibromyalgia pain go away with standard treatments?

One of the big problems is that most approaches focus only on:

  • Medication to relieve symptoms
  • Temporary fixes
  • Solutions that don't address the real source of the problem

But fibromyalgia is not a simple muscle problem. It is a profound disturbance of the nervous system and of pain control. That is why, if the real cause is not treated, the pain always comes back.

Instituto de Benito's patented method: Synapta

The treatment applied in this case is part of a method patented by Instituto de Benito, designed to act on the mechanisms that keep pain active in the body.

The goal is not to mask the symptom, but to:

  • Reduce the hypersensitivity of the nervous system
  • Break the cycle of chronic pain
  • Restore mobility, rest and quality of life

Can fibromyalgia pain be eliminated?

Every person is different, but cases like Mercedes's show that it is possible to experience deep, real improvements when the right approach is applied.

Many people who reach their limit discover that their body is not "broken," but trapped in a pain pattern that can be changed.

Benefits patients are looking for

  • Sleeping without pain again
  • Waking up with energy
  • Being able to move without fear
  • Regaining independence
  • Living again, not just surviving

Frequently asked questions about fibromyalgia and chronic pain

Is fibromyalgia permanent?

Not necessarily. Although it is a complex condition, there are approaches that can significantly improve quality of life and reduce pain.

Why does everything hurt even though I have no injuries?

Because the problem is not in the muscles, but in how the nervous system processes pain.

Can you lead a normal life again?

Many patients gradually return to activities they had given up.

Don't resign yourself to living with pain

The biggest mistake is thinking that pain is normal or that "there's nothing more to be done." Cases like Mercedes's show that there are always options.

If you or someone close to you has fibromyalgia and is in a lot of pain, don't let it go.

If you are in a lot of pain, be sure to book an appointment to eliminate it and start getting your life back.

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