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Fibromyalgia is a syndrome of chronic fatigue and diffuse muscle pain and sleep problems. There is not yet a proven cause, but there is some evidence to suggest that it may be created by a certain central nervous system...
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Symptoms
The hallmark of fibromyalgia is tender points of the body. This is different than myofascial pain syndromewhich is char...
Causes
People with fibromyalgia have pain in many muscle groups and feel tired much of the time, yet their doctors tell them t...
Tests
There is no specific diagnostic study or test to confirm fibromyalgia. If you have suffered from generalized aching or ...
Treatments
Because the cause of fibromyalgia is not understood, treatment options are not as clearly established as for other diso...
Alternative Therapies
Living with fibromyalgia is complex and demanding. But there are things you can do to control the condition rather than...
Complications
Secondary fibromyalgia has all of the characteristics of primary fibromyalgia, except that a specific cause can be iden...
Prevention
As there is no known cause of fibromyalgia, there is no way to prevent it. Maintain a healthy, balanced life and manage...
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