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fibromyalgia
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fi·bro·my·al·gi·a  (fbr-m-lj-, -j)
n.
A syndrome characterized by chronic pain in the muscles and soft tissues surrounding joints, fatigue, and tenderness at specific sites in the body. Also called fibromyalgia syndrome, fibromyositis, fibrositis.
fibromyalgia [ˌfaɪbrəʊmaɪˈældʒɪə]
n
(Medicine) a rheumatoid disorder characterized by muscle pain and headaches
fibromyalgia  (fbr-m-lj)
A syndrome characterized by chronic pain in any of various muscles and surrounding soft tissues (such as tendons and ligaments), point tenderness at specific sites in the body, and fatigue. Inflammation is absent, and the cause is unknown.
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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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