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Preparing for your appointment
Because many of the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia are similar to various other disorders, you may see several doctors before receiving a diagnosis. Your family physician may refer you to a doctor who specializes in the treatment of arthritis … Continue reading
Why does it hurt?
Researchers believe repeated nerve stimulation causes the brains of people with fibromyalgia to change. This change involves an abnormal increase in levels of certain chemicals in the brain that signal pain (neurotransmitters). In addition, the brain’s pain receptors seem to … Continue reading
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a type of chronic pain. It is a health condition in which a person has long-term, body-wide pain and soreness in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Fibromyalgia is also linked to being tired and having sleep … Continue reading
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Fibromyalgia
Overview | Symptoms | Causes Overview Starting in the early 1800s, physicians have recognized a condition characterized by widespread pain, stiff muscles, profound fatigue and disturbed sleep, which they called “muscular rheumatism”, fibromyositis, or fibrositis. Now known as fibromyalgia, this … Continue reading