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    fibromyalgia
    /ˌfʌɪbrə(ʊ)mʌɪˈaldʒ(ɪ)ə/

    noun

    • 1. a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain and other symptoms such as fatigue, muscle stiffness, and insomnia.

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  2. Oct 26, 2021 · Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and nonpainful signals. Symptoms often begin after an event, such as physical trauma ...

  3. Oct 25, 2023 · Fibromyalgia is a long-term, or chronic, condition. It causes symptoms such as: musculoskeletal pain, or pain in the muscles and bones. tenderness. general fatigue. sleep and cognitive ...

  4. Fibromyalgia tends to run in families, so genetic factors are likely to contribute to the disorder, but little is known for sure about the specific genes involved. Researchers believe that environmental (nongenetic) factors also play a role in a person’s risk of developing the disorder.

  5. Feb 16, 2024 · Fibromyalgia is a condition that comes with pain and tenderness anywhere in your body. You may also have fatigue and trouble getting the sleep you need. It's often misdiagnosed and misunderstood ...

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia - Wikipedia

    Fibromyalgia is a medical syndrome which causes chronic widespread pain, accompanied by fatigue, waking unrefreshed, and cognitive symptoms.Other symptoms can include headaches, lower abdominal pain or cramps, and depression. People with fibromyalgia can also experience insomnia and a general hypersensitivity. The cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, but is believed to involve a combination of ...

  7. Sep 20, 2022 · Fibromyalgia is a non-life-threatening, chronic disorder with widespread pain as its main symptom. This musculoskeletal condition affects your whole body. When you have fibromyalgia, your brain ...

  8. Dec 1, 2022 · Fibromyalgia is a long-term (chronic) health condition that causes pain and tenderness throughout your body. It causes musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. People with fibromyalgia usually experience symptoms that come and go in periods called flare-ups. Sometimes, it can feel exhausting and challenging to navigate living with fibromyalgia.

  9. Fibromyalgia is a long-lasting disorder that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body. It also can cause you to feel overly tired (fatigue) and have trouble sleeping. There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but doctors and other health care providers can help you manage and treat the symptoms. Treatment may include exercise or other movement ...

  10. www.nhs.uk › conditions › fibromyalgiaFibromyalgia - NHS

    Fibromyalgia, also called fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body. Symptoms of fibromyalgia. As well as widespread pain, other symptoms of fibromyalgia include: increased sensitivity to pain; muscle stiffness; difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, which can make you feel very tired (fatigue)

  11. Dec 15, 2022 · Fibromyalgia is a chronic (long-term) disorder defined by pain and tenderness throughout your body, as well as fatigue. People with fibromyalgia tend to have a heightened sense of pain. This ...