Fibromyalgia Facts and Tips

Widespread chronic pain and debilitating fatigue are the two most common fibromyalgia symptoms. In fact, about 80% of people with fibromyalgia also have chronic fatigue syndrome. Doctors have classified 18 tender points located over the neck, elbows, chest, back, hips, buttocks, and knees. Patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia experience pain in at least 11 tender points.

Even though widespread pain and fatigue are classic fibromyalgia symptoms, exercise is often an essential part of treatment. Women are diagnosed with fibromyalgia far more than men—80-90% of those diagnosed are women age 25 to 60. Fibromyalgia was once considered a mental disorder, but research has shown that people with fibromyalgia may actually have a below average pain tolerance.

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