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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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Fibromyalgia (FM) is the second most common rheumatologic disorder in the United States, affecting approximately 4 to 6 million Americans.
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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.
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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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