fibromyalgia

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What is fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a common condition characterized by long-term, body-wide pain and tender points in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Fibromyalgia has also been linked to fatigue, morning stiffness, sleep problems, headaches, numbness in hands and feet, depression, and anxiety.

Fibromyalgia can develop on its own or along with other musculoskeletal conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.

Alternative Names:

Fibromyositis; Fibrositis

Posts on fibromyalgia (1033)

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Metanx - Lupus Community

- Nov 14, 2009
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Journals about fibromyalgia(65)

Pain Tracker Journal 


by busykitties, Nov 19, 2009 12:00AM
Today with the wet weather and coolness, plus some warm weather mixed, my hands, arms,...

I been in pain since 1999


by algia247, Nov 10, 2009 01:49PM - 1 Comment
I am a 43 y/o female mother of 3 children 2 girls and 1 boy and 1 grandson ,I been a ...

Friday


by mrsozzy, Oct 16, 2009 12:00AM - 2 Comments
Today is the fourth day in a row that I have had terrible diarrhea. Diet changes to B...

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