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Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain illness that causes widespread pain throughout the body, fatigue, and sleep issues. The condition can also cause dizziness, irritable bladder, migraines, numbness and tingling. While not much is known about fibromyalgia, experts now believe it to be a central nervous system disorder.
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Many people with fibromyalgia say the weather affects their symptoms but a recent Dutch study found very few symptom changes that could be attributed to the weather. The study findings were presented at the 2012 European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Congress in Berlin earlier this month. Study Design and Results Because FM…
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Cort, Health Guide, answered Why do I have such extreme debilitating… Have you talked to your doctor about this? I reallyu don't know but I…
Karen Lee Richards, Health Guide, answered I would like to know if easy bruising… Yes, many fibromyalgia patients report that they bruise easily. We…
Karen Lee Richards, Health Guide, commented on Fatigue of Fibromyalgia More Severe… If you find those new batteries, I want some, too!
Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro, commented on Nervous System Sensitization Your nervous system is most certainly involved in your pain and sensitivity. The important…
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