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fibromyalgiaChronic 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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Fibromyalgia (FM) is the second most common rheumatologic disorder in the United States, affecting approximately 4 to 6 million Americans. While the insured suffered from fatigue, lack of concentration, changes in mood, anxiety and depression, the depression and anxiety associated with fibromyalgia are believed to be symptoms of this muscular disease, rather than causes of it. There's lots of talk about fibromyalgia these days and Lynne Matallana works with Laurence Bradley PHD, Stuart Silverman MD and Muhammad Yunus, MD to present a clear survey of the disease in her COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO FIBROMYALGIA (1592573673, $18. |
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