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fibromyalgia
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fibromyalgia

Chronic syndrome that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, often at multiple sites. The cause is unknown. A significant number of persons with fibromyalgia also have mental disorders, especially depression. Many also have overlapping symptoms of other so-called functional somatic syndromes—especially chronic fatigue syndrome—such as fatigue, stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, and sleep disturbances. It is common in young and middle-aged women. No treatment has been proved fully effective, although medications, physical therapy, or counseling may reduce disability and help the patient cope.
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Research into the causes of fibromyalgia is an ongoing process at the time of writing.
Fibromyalgia Back Pain ? 3 Simple Tips to Help You by John Ward / Health care industry community
Stiffness in tender joint, muscles, ligaments and tissues is also one of the symptom It may give rise to other problems and disease such as depression, numbness, irritable bowel, heightened sensitivity, menstrual pains, chest pain, skin disorder, mood swings and anxiety Causes of Fibromyalgia Though the exact causes for Fibromyalgia are not known so far but scientists have different theories about the causes.
Fibromyalgia- a Non-Inflammatory Form of Arthritis by peterhutch / Health, general community
Although the Marsh court focused on the overwhelming wealth of literature, stating that the causes of fibromyalgia were unknown, the court's analysis still provides guidance for situations when there is absolutely no literature whatsoever addressing the salient issue.
Confronting experts whose opinions are neither supported nor directly ... by Kodsi, Neil D. / Florida Bar Journal
 
 
 
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