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            "Fibromyalgia"

            What Is Fibromyalgia?

     Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. "Tender points" refers to tenderness that occurs in precise, localized areas, particularly in the neck, spine, shoulders,and hips. People with this syndrome may also experience sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and other symptoms.

What Causes Fibromyalgia?

    Although the cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, researchers have several theories about causes or triggers of the disorder. Some scientists believe that the syndrome may be caused by an injury or trauma. This injury may affect the central nervous system. Fibromyalgia may be associated with changes in muscle metabolism, such as decreased blood flow, causing fatigue and decreased strength. Others believe the syndrome may be triggered by an infectious agent such as a virus in susceptible people, but no such agent has been identified.


More Symptoms?

A person diagnosed with Fibromyalgia has a few or many of the following symptoms:

        · Sleep apnea
        · Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
        · Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
        · Costochondritis
        · TemporomandibularJoint Disorder
        · Vertigo
        · Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
        · Hypothyroidism ·
        · Premenstrual Syndrome
        · Hearing Problems
        · Cognitive Problems
        · Raynaud’s Disease
        · Irritable Bowel Syndrome
        · Irritable Bladder
        · Joint Pain
        · Lupus
        · Osteoarthritus
        · Seasonal Affective Disorder
        · Swollen Lymph Nodes
        · Sexual Dysfunction
        · Weight Gain
        · Candidas
        · Hair and Nail Problems
        · Digestive Problems
        · Gulf War Syndrome
        · Post Polio Syndrome
        · Trouble Sleeping
        · Carbohydrate Cravings
        · Chest Pain
        · Back Pain
        · Sinus Problems
        · Allergic Reactions
        · Rheumatoid Arthritis
        · Sore Throat
        · Itchy Skin and Rashes
        · Headaches and Migraines


For more information and resources
on Fibromyalgia go to the
Fibromyalgia Network


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