Sensory Fibromyalgia Symptoms
What Is It?
People with fibromyalgia have widespread pain, aches and stiffness in muscles and joints throughout the body along with unusual tiredness. There is no known cause of fibromyalgia. In addition, doctors cannot find a physical reason for the symptoms. Blood tests, X-rays and other tests usually are normal in people with fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is a controversial illness. Some physicians do not believe that it is a medical illness but may be a reflection of psychological distress or...
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Conditions with Similar SymptomsBetween 10% and 30% of all doctor's office visits are due to symptoms that resemble those of fibromyalgia, including... Read more »
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