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fibrositis |
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fibrositis inflammation of white fibrous tissue, esp that of muscle sheaths How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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