Fibromyalgia is actually a real condition that people have.
Fibromyalgia is a real condition that affects some four million Americans.
The Fibromyalgia condition is a chronic pain syndrome that experts believe may be caused by a malfunctioning nervous system.
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread pain all over the body and tender points that are sensitive to the touch.
It is not considered a mental illness, but many people with fibromyalgia also experience depression and/or anxiety.
The pain from fibromyalgia can be intense and constant.
It can be severe enough to keep you home from work and other activities.
In a National Health Interview Survey, 87 percent of participants reported having pain on most days or every day of their lives.
Fibromyalgia can also cause intense emotional symptoms.
Fibromyalgia is often triggered by a stressful event, including physical stress or emotional (psychological) stress.
Possible triggers for the condition include: an injury. a viral infection.
There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but medication, some lifestyle changes, and natural remedies can help people manage the symptoms.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), newly named Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease (SEID), behaves like fibromyalgia in that both illnesses present with fatigue that impairs daily functioning and pain symptoms.
There are periods of flare-ups followed by periods where symptoms are minimal.
However, it is unlikely that they will ever permanently disappear altogether.
However, fibromyalgia is not life-threatening and does not reduce life expectancy.