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Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Fibromyalgia symptoms vary from patient to patient. The disease does not affect every individual the same way. Most patients with this condition describe the feeling as all over soreness and muscular ache. The feeling is similar to the intense and widespread muscle pain associated with a strong case of the flu. The problem is that the flu will go away in a few days, while fibromyalgia pain will continue on and on…

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Typical Fibromyalgia Symptoms

* Pain in the muscles. May be worsened with muscular use. Pain may be burning or aching. Pain can be dull, sharp or a combination. Back muscle pain can be particularly severe.

* Fatigue. Patient will be tired all the time, physically / mentally / emotionally. Patient may not be able to concentrate or focus their mind. Memory may suffer.

Additional Symptoms

* Sleep Disorders. Patient will have a hard time sleeping or resting. Patient will feel restless and tired even after sleeping.

* Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD or TMJ). Pain in the jaw and face relating to a problem with the jaw muscles or actual skeletal TM joint.

* Headaches Very frequent migraine or tension headaches.

* Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Patient has digestive problems. Diarrhea, bloating, constipation and nausea are common.

* Allergies Patients are often hyper-allergic to many substances.

* Depression. Patients often have a history of depression.

* Anxiety Patients often complain of uncontrollable anxiety.

* Skin disorders Allergies, breakouts or blemishes common.

* Irregular or problematic menstrual periods. Heavy cramping and emotional side effects common.

* Dizziness / Lightheadedness / Vertigo Person may be prone to motion sickness or fainting spells.

Bottom Line on Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Symptoms of fibromyalgia may come and go. They may also increase or decrease in their severity. Symptoms are often made worse by stressful situations and relieved when the mind and emotions are relaxed. Most patients are told to monitor activities and situations that increase or decrease their symptoms. This way, the patient can use activity or activity avoidance to “self-treat”.
Fibromyalgia Symptoms to Back Pain Home 5/27/06 Revised 9/7/08

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