Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia, also called fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Fibromyalgia is a common and chronic syndrome that causes bodily pain and mental distress.
Fibromyalgia Causes:
Physical injury.
Emotional trauma.
Psychological stress.
Sleep disturbances.
Illness, especially viral infections.
Symptoms:
Body aches and stiffness that gets worse at night and improves over the course of the day.
Fatigue and sleep problems.
Chronic and widespread pain.
Pain that may feel like a burning pain or a deep ache.
Heightened pain response to applied pressure.
Numbness and/or tingling in the hands and feet.
Frequenty Asked Question
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.
Fibromyalgia is typically not life threatening but can affect day-to-day activities. Pain, fatigue, and lack of sleep that occur in fibromyalgia can impair the ability to function or concentrate. Patients may also feel frustrated due to their condition, and this can lead to anxiety or depression.
