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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. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › fibromyalgiaFibromyalgia - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    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.

  3. www.niams.nih.gov › health-topics › fibromyalgiaWhat is Fibromyalgia? - Symptoms & Treatment | NIAMS

    Fibromyalgia is a chronic (long-lasting) disorder that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body, as well as fatigue and trouble sleeping. Scientists do not fully understand what causes it, but people with the disorder have an increased sensitivity to pain.

  4. www.healthline.com › health › fibromyalgiaFibromyalgia: Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, Triggers, and More - ...

    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...

  5. www.webmd.com › fibromyalgia › what-is-fibromyalgiaFibromyalgia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMD

    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...

  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. [9] . People with fibromyalgia can also experience insomnia [10] and a general hypersensitivity.

  7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesFibromyalgia: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

    Dec 1, 2022 · Overview. What is fibromyalgia? 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.

  8. www.webmd.com › fibromyalgia › understanding-fibromyalgia-basicsWhat Is Fibromyalgia? Causes, Risks, Tender Points, Symptoms ......

    Sep 20, 2022 · What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a non-life-threatening, chronic disorder with widespread pain as its main symptom. This musculoskeletal condition affects your whole body.

  9. www.niams.nih.gov › health-topics › fibromyalgiaFibromyalgia Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes

    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. Doctors do not fully understand what causes fibromyalgia, but people with the disorder are more sensitive to pain.

  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. www.everydayhealth.com › fibromyalgiaWhat Is Fibromyalgia? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and...

    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...