Fibromyalgia is a common syndrome in which a person has long-term, body-wide pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues.
Fibromyalgia has also been linked to fatigue, sleep problems, headaches, depression, and anxiety.
Fibromyositis; Fibrositis
The cause is unknown. Possible causes or triggers of fibromyalgia include:
Full Question: I have a problem with headaches on and off and it’s been happening at least once to twice a week at times. I can't... Read more »
My recent SharePost "Fibromyalgia Mentioned on Oprah," triggered some excellent comments and questions. Rather than just responding via... Read more »
When I read articles or hear people talk about fibromyalgia, I often see the terms tender points and trigger points used interchangeably. ... Read more »
I’m in the middle of one of the worst flares of fibromyalgia pain I’ve had for many years. I always try to figure out what triggers a... Read more »
There is a lot of debate as to whether there is such a thing as "secondary" fibromyalgia due to some sort of trauma. Often, the trauma is... Read more »
A particularly frustrating problem for many fibromyalgia patients is the tendency to gain weight. We eat less but notice little, if any,... Read more »
There is still some disagreement among researchers as to the cause of fibromyalgia. There is, however, little disagreement that for the majority of... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Ariel D. Teitel, MD, MBA, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Manhattan on May 16,... Read more »
If you are reading this, someone close to you lives with and suffers from fibromyalgia (FM). Since FM is invisible, many find it hard to believe... Read more »
Traveling is supposed to be a pleasurable activity. We all dream of relaxing on warm sandy beaches, curling up by a cozy fire in a mountain-top... Read more »