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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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FMS used to be called fibrositis, implying there was inflammation in the muscles, but research later proved that this inflammation did not exist. Other musculoskeletal or connective tissue problems; lupus; osteoporosis; pinched nerve; carpal tunnel syndrome; fibrositis. The disease, often referred to as "The Great Imitator,' is commonly misdiagnosed as fibrositis, skin photosensitivity and even psychosomatic illness. |
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