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What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is not a form of arthritis (joint disease). It does not cause inflammation or damage to joints, muscles or other tissues. However, because fibromyalgia can cause chronic pain and fatigue similar to arthritis, some people may advise you to see a rheumatologist.
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What is Fibromyalgia? What is Fibromyalgia? is a common and complex chronic pain disorder that causes widespread pain and tenderness to touch that may occur body wide or migrate over the body. Along with other symptoms, pain and tenderness wax and wane over time. Fibromyalgia (FM) affects people physically, mentally and socially.
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Fibromyalgia Symptoms & Treatment Fibromyalgia (fye-bro-mye-AL-ja) is a disorder that causes aches and pain all over the body. People with fibromyalgia also have tender points throughout their bodies.Tender points are specific places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs that hurt when pressure is put on them.ibromyalgia (fye-bro-mye-AL-ja) is a disorder that causes aches and pain all over the body. People with fibromyalgia also have tender points throughout their bodies.
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Fibromyalgia Symptoms For some people the pain may be quite severe. The tender areas or points associated with fibromyalgia are similar in location to the tender areas present in other common types of muscle and bone pain, such as tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Other muscles and soft tissue areas can be painful as well.
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What Is Fibromyalgia? The role of the rheumatologist. Fibromyalgia is not a form of arthritis (joint disease). It does not cause inflammation or damage to joints, muscles or other tissues. However, because fibromyalgia can cause chronic pain and fatigue similar to arthritis, some people may advise you to see a rheumatologist.
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Understanding Fibromyalgia -- the Basics Fibromyalgia is a non-life-threatening, chronic disorder with widespread pain as its main symptom. Other symptoms include fatigue, sleep disturbances, and tender points at certain parts of the body.
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- Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain and fatigue. People with fibromyalgia have tender points on the body. Tender points are specific places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs. These points hurt when pressure is put on them.
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Understanding the two conditions Fibromyalgia can also cause muscle pain in the same parts of the body. But it’s more wide-spread and the pain is more severe. People with fibromyalgia tend to experience other symptoms as well, including: tiredness. trouble sleeping. memory problems. bowel and bladder problems.
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Are Oxygen Starved Tissues Causing Pain and Fatigue in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)? Fibromyalgia is a common and chronic disorder. When a health illness or condition is chronic it means it is long-lasting. Even though fibromyalgia is frequently referred to as an arthritis-related condition, it does not cause joint damage or inflammation, as arthritis does.Neither does fibromyalgia cause damage to muscle and other tissues.hen a health illness or condition is chronic it means it is long-lasting. Even though fibromyalgia is frequently referred to as an arthritis-related condition, it does not cause joint damage or inflammation, as arthritis does. Neither does fibromyalgia cause damage to muscle and other tissues.
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Overview Symptoms of fibromyalgia include: 1  Widespread pain. The pain associated with fibromyalgia often is described as a constant dull ache that has lasted for at least three months. 2  Fatigue. People with fibromyalgia often awaken tired, even though they report sleeping for long periods of time. 3  Cognitive difficulties.
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Overview Symptoms of fibromyalgia include: 1  Widespread pain. The pain associated with fibromyalgia often is described as a constant dull ache that has lasted for at least three months. To be considered widespread, the pain must occur on both sides of your body and above and below your waist. 2  Fatigue.
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What is Fibromyalgia? According to the National Institute of Health fibromyalgia is: “A disorder that causes muscle pain and fatigue (feeling tired). People with fibromyalgia have 'tender points' on the body. Tender points are specific places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs.
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What causes fibromyalgia in women? Symptoms of fibromyalgia include: Chronic muscle pain, muscle spasms, or tightness. Moderate or severe fatigue and decreased energy. Insomnia or waking up feeling just as tired as when you went to sleep. Stiffness upon waking or after staying in one position for too long.
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What Is Fibromyalgia? The role of the rheumatologist. Fibromyalgia is not a form of arthritis (joint disease). It does not cause inflammation or damage to joints, muscles or other tissues. However, because fibromyalgia can cause chronic pain and fatigue similar to arthritis, some people may think of it as a rheumatic condition.
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Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a common and complex chronic pain disorder that causes widespread pain and tenderness to touch that may occur body-wide or migrate over the body. Along with other symptoms, pain and tenderness wax and wane over time. Fibromyalgia affects people physically, mentally, and socially. (National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association, or NFMCPA) About 20 percent who live with this chronic pain also suffer from an anxiety disorder or depression.
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Fibromyalgia Like arthritis, however, fibromyalgia can cause significant pain and fatigue, and it can interfere with a person’s ability to carry on daily activities. Also like arthritis, fibromyalgia is considered a rheumatic condition, a medical condition that impairs the joints and/or soft tissues and causes chronic pain.ibromyalgia syndrome is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, diffuse tenderness, and a number of other symptoms. The word “fibromyalgia” comes from the Latin term for fibrous tissue (fibro) and the Greek ones for muscle (myo) and pain (algia).
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- 1 Fibromyalgia is the most common cause of chronic, widespread pain in the United States. 2  Fibromyalgia affects 2%-4% of the population, mostly women. 3  Defining fibromyalgia symptoms and signs include.  chronic pain, which may be in the muscles, joints, and/or bones,
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- Other fibromyalgia symptoms include: 1  Abdominal pain. 2  Chronic headaches. 3  Dryness in mouth, nose, and eyes.  Hypersensitivity to cold and/or 1  heat. Inability to concentrate (called fibro fog) 2  Incontinence. Irritable bowel syndrome.  Numbness or tingling in the fingers 1  and feet. Stiffness.
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- By Adrienne Dellwo - Reviewed by a board-certified physician. You've probably read about fibromyalgia symptoms such as pain, fatigue and fibro fog, but the list of possible symptoms is far-reaching and body-wide. The tiny symptoms list you find on most sites don't even begin to describe our experience!
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Fibromyalgia  In-Depth Report The following symptoms may also occur with fibromyalgia: 1  Digestive problems, including irritable bowel syndrome with gas, and alternating diarrhea and constipation. 2  Dizziness. 3  Dry mouth. 4  Painful menstrual periods. 5  Problems with balance. 6  Tension or migraine headaches. 7  Tingling or numbness in the hands and feet.
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Are Oxygen Starved Tissues Causing Pain and Fatigue in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)? Fibromyalgia is the most common musculoskeletal condition after osteoarthritis. Still, it is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. Its characteristics include widespread muscle and joint pain and fatigue, as well as other symptoms. Fibromyalgia can lead to depression and social isolation.
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Common Fibromyalgia Symptoms Additional common fibromyalgia symptoms may be felt as: 1  Sleep disruptions. 2  Chronic fatigue. 3  Problems with memory and thinking clearly (sometimes called fibro fog) 4  Problems with depression and/or anxiety.  Overlapping conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, restless leg syndrome, migraines, and others.
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Fibromyalgia Symptoms & Treatment Fibromyalgia (fye-bro-mye-AL-ja) is a disorder that causes aches and pain all over the body. People with fibromyalgia also have tender points throughout their bodies. Tender points are specific places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs that hurt when pressure is put on them.
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Overview The most common symptoms of fibromyalgia tend to affect both men and women equally. But not all people with the disorder experience pain in the same spots. These points of pressure can even change day to day. Fibromyalgia often feels like extreme muscle pain, usually accompanied by fatigue. Some of the most common symptoms include: headaches (either tension or migraine type) back aches. pain and numbness in limbs. morning stiffness. sensitivity to light, temperature changes, and noises. facial or jaw pain and tenderness.