Many individuals feel "blue" or "down, although only about 25 percent are truly depressed at the time of diagnosis, many people with fibromyalgia have a personal history of depression or anxiety at some time in their life. For example, many people with CFS have the tender points and symptoms considered to be diagnostic of fibromyalgia.Ĭhanges in mood and thinking are common in fibromyalgia. Some people with fibromyalgia have symptoms of CFS and vice versa. The fatigue in fibromyalgia is similar to that in another condition called chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Scientific studies have demonstrated that most people with fibromyalgia have an abnormal sleep pattern, especially an interruption in their deep sleep. They may be aware that their sleep has become lighter and that they wake up during the night. Generally, people with fibromyalgia wake up feeling tired, even after sleeping throughout the night. Often the fatigue is more of a problem and more troubling than the pain. They sense that the pain is mainly in their muscles and often note that fibromyalgia feels like a persistent flu.Ībout 90 percent of people with fibromyalgia describe moderate or severe fatigue with lack of energy, decreased exercise endurance or the kind of exhaustion felt with the flu or with lack of sleep. Most people with fibromyalgia say that some degree of pain is always present. It often varies according to time of the day, activity level, weather, sleep patterns and stress levels.
Fibromyalgia pain has been described in a variety of ways including: burning, radiating, gnawing, sore, stiff and aching. Pain is generally felt all over, although it may start in one region, such as the neck and shoulders and seems to spread over a period of time. In fibromyalgia, generalized widespread muscular pain and tender points (see figure 1) may be present. With proper management and a positive attitude, most people with fibromyalgia improve and are able to deal with their condition.įibromyalgia is a common condition in the US affecting 3.4% of women and 0.5% of men. A carefully planned treatment program is essential. Although fibromyalgia may feel like a joint disease, it is not a true form of arthritis and does not cause deformities of the joints.įibromyalgia is not damaging to the body, but it may be a chronic condition. "Fibromyalgia" is a name used to describe generalized muscular pain and fatigue.įibromyalgia is a set of signs and symptoms that occur together (A sign is what the physician finds on examination a symptom is what a person reports to the doctor).
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