What is fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in muscles and soft tissues throughout the body. The pain, ranging from mild to severe, often affects ligaments, tendons, and muscles.
What causes fibromyalgia?
While its exact cause remains unknown, there’s a suspected link to sleep disturbances, stress, and potential immune, endocrine, or biochemical factors.
What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?
Symptoms include chronic pain, fatigue, reduced exercise endurance, sleep problems, mood changes, headaches, irritable bowel symptoms, restless legs, painful menstrual periods, and cognitive difficulties (“fibro fog”). A definitive diagnosis is made based on symptoms, physical examination, and excluding other conditions.
