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Does Fibromyalgia Cause Everyday Sinus Headaches?
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.
Alternative Names
Fibromyositis; Fibrositis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause is unknown. Possible causes or triggers of fibromyalgia include:
- Physical or emotional trauma
- Abnormal pain response -...
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