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Managing Fibromyalgia
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What Is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain and body stiffness. You may also feel tired all the time. This health problem is most common in women under age 50. Right now, fibromyalgia cannot be diagnosed with a lab test. Instead, your doctor will ask about your health history. He or she may also examine your joints and muscles. In most cases, your body will be checked for tender points that are linked with this health problem.

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People with fibromyalgia tend to have at least 11 of the 18 tender points shown above.


Symptoms
Along with the tender points, you may have some or all of the following symptoms:
  • A burning or throbbing pain in many parts of the body (the pain may vary during the day)
  • Stiffness or aching all over your body
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Constant tiredness, even after a full night's sleep
  • Headaches
  • Bowel problems

 
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