Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Overview

Fibromyalgia syndrome affects the muscles and soft tissue. Fibromyalgia symptoms include chronic pain in the muscles, fatigue, sleep problems, and painful tender points or trigger points at certain parts of the body. Fibromyalgia pain and other symptoms can be relieved through medications, lifestyle changes, stress management, and other fibromyalgia treatment.

Fibromyalgia Symptoms

The main fibromyalgia signs and symptoms include deep muscle pain, painful tender points, and morning stiffness. Other major symptoms of fibromyalgia include sleep problems, fatigue, and anxiety. In order to make an accurate diagnosis, your doctor will need to review your symptoms and signs of fibromyalgia.

Common symptoms of fibromyalgia -- also known as fibromyalgia syndrome or FMS - may include:

• Pain
• Anxiety
• Concentration and memory problems -- known as "fibro fog"
• Depression
• Fatigue and Headaches
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Morning stiffness
• Painful menstrual cramps
• Swelling, numbness, and tingling in hands, arms, feet, and legs
• Sleep problems
• Tender points
• Urinary symptoms