Conditions That Mimic Rheumatoid Arthritis
By The HealthCentral Editorial Team

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by widespread pain in the muscles and soft tissue. Similar to RA, fatigue and sleep disturbances are also common. For many years, Fibromyalgia was thought to be a musculoskeletal disorder, however, it is now better defined as a central nervous system disorder resulting in abnormal pain processing.

By The HealthCentral Editorial Team— Last Modified: 05/14/2013, First Published: 06/10/2011