A symptom complex of fatigue, muscle aches, and tender spots in different areas of the body. Fibromyalgia most often occurs in the absence of other specific medical problems. There are no specific laboratory tests that are abnormal in patients with isolated fibromyalgia. However, fibromyalgia symptoms can also occur in patients with other rheumatic diseases such a systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome and dermatomyositis.
A disorder causing aching muscles, sleep disorders, and fatigue, associated with abnormal levels of the brain chemicals that transmit nerve signals (neurotransmitters) It is characterized by symptoms in several body systems
Also known as fibrositis, fibromyalgia chronically causes pain, stiffness, and tenderness of muscles, tendons, and joints without detectable inflammation. Fibromyalgia does not cause body damage or deformity. However, undue fatigue plagues 90% of patients with fibromyalgia.
a condition which affects the muscles and ligaments but does not damage the joints. It is a common condition and can be severe. In fibromyalgia the fibrous tissues (fibro-) and muscles (-my) are affected by pain (-algia) and tenderness. Further info.
A disorder characterised by muscle pain, stiffness and easy fatigability. The cause is unknown and an estimated 3 million are affected in the USA.
a disease syndrome whose primary symptoms are muscle pain and fatigue.
is a condition that causes pain in the muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. The pain occurs in areas called "tender points". Common tender points are the front of the knees, the elbows, the hip joints and around the neck.
A chronic, painful muscle condition characterized by painful skeletal muscles and other soft tissue throughout the body. Some of the common characteristics are: generalized muscle soreness and stiffness lasting more that three months, poor sleep with morning fatigue and stiffness, tenderness at 11 of 18 specific sites, and normal blood results.
Chronic syndrome with symptoms including varied, pervasive muscle aches, stiffness, profound fatigue, soft tissue tenderness, and sleep disorder. Pain can occur anywhere in the body and ranges from mild to intense. Many medical professionals believe that a connection exists between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome; some even theorize that they are actually the same syndrome. A connection also appears to exist between fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome. Complementary therapies (such as massage therapy, acupuncture, and yoga) can help fibromyalgia sufferers cope with their illness. Patients may also benefit from participation in support groups, regular exercise, stress and anxiety therapy, pain medication, and antidepressants in mild doses.
A painful condition with multiple sensitive areas, called "tender points," affecting fibrous tissues, muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Syndrome of chronic pain accompanied by tender points at defined points associated with a non-restorative sleep pattern.
Rheumatic non-inflammatory, soft tissue rheumatism
A pain disorder in which a person feels widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles, fatigue, and other symptoms.
a condition characterized by widespread pain in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues
an illness that causes unexplained pains and fatigue
a painful, chronic disease affecting up to six million Americans
a rheumatologic condition characterized by spontaneous, widespread soft tissue pain, sleep disturbance, fatigue and extensively distributed areas of tenderness known as tender points
a slow, perplexing, debilitating, frustrating and one of the most common rheumatic syndromes
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.
is a common form of generalized muscular pain and fatigue. The name fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles and fibrous connective tissues (ligaments and tendons). Fibromyalgia is not a disease; rather it is a clinical invention to describe a chronic pain syndrome. No biopsy, laboratory test, or any other so-called objective measure can establish this diagnosis unequivocally.
A widespread musculoskeletal pain & fatigue disorder for which the cause is still unknown. Symptoms can include; excessive fatigue, general pain, mental fogginess, IBS and often gastro-intestinal problems. Many other symptoms will also be present, however they will typically be different among different patients.
chronic pain in muscles and soft tissues surrounding joints ( Kaishore Guggulu)
Chronic muscle pain syndrome with no known cause or cure, considered "inflammation of the soft tissue"; body and muscle aches often accompanied by overwhelming fatigue and pelvic pain; symptoms may wax and wane with no discernable cause
A condition characterized by aching and burning pain in muscles, tendons, and joints all over the body, but especially along the spine. In fibromyalgia, the body also is tender to touch in specific areas—called tender or trigger points.
Symptoms include pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. A person suffering from fibromyalgia will experience widespread pain lasting a minimum of three months and occurring in at least 11 of 18 specified tender points clustering around the neck, shoulders, chest, hips, knees and elbows. Other symptoms commonly experienced by persons with fibromyalgia include sleep disturbance, cognitive difficulties, irritable bowel, fatigue and headache.
Muscular rheumatism; in the absence of objective abnormalities, a term used to denote aching, soreness or stiffness; commonly associated problems are fatigue, sleep disturbance, headaches.
A chronic painful condition of soft tissue of the body with associated symptoms of tender points, sleep disruption, and hypersensitivity to sensory input. Soft tissue includes muscle, tendon, ligament and fascia.
my pet peeve diagnosis. The diagnosis named as a result of a 1988 consensus panel that was trying to sort out why so many people had chronic, multisystem health effects. This one is the most egregious of the consensus panel opinions that abuse common sense.
Disorder (also known as fibromyositis or tension myalgia) that primarily affects muscles and their attachments to bone. It does not cause joint deformity. Fibromyalgia is characterized by general muscle pain, stiffness, fatigue, sleeplessness, and numerous tender points at the sites where muscles join to bones.
A common rheumatic syndrome indicating widespread pain in fibrous tissues, muscles, tendons, and other connective tissues, resulting in painful muscles without weakness. Fatigue may also be present. Diagnosis of fibromyalgia includes a history of a least three months of widespread pain, and pain in at least 11 of 18 tender-point sites.
A syndrome involving diffuse systemic muscle pain. The diagnostic criteria has been defined by the American College of Rheumatology as pain at 11of 18 tender point sites, presence of subcutaneous nodules, and a history of widespread pain for more than three months. Trauma can be a cause of this syndrome.
A complex chronic painful condition, primarily occurring in women, characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, and fatigue, and accompanied by tender points at defined locations, often associated with a non-restorative sleep pattern.
Also known as myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyositis. A group of common rheumatoid disorders (not involving the joints) characterized by achy pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles.
A complex chronic condition having multiple symptoms, including muscle pain, fatigue, and tenderness in precise, localized areas, particularly in the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips. People with this syndrome may also experience sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and other symptoms.
(FMS): Originally named fibrositis, it is a mysteriously debilitating syndrome that attacks women more often than men. It is not physically damaging to the body in any way, but is characterized by the constant presence of widespread pain that often moves about the body. Fibromyalgia can be so severe that it is often incapacitating.
A rheumatic disorder characterized by chronic achy muscular pain that has no obvious physical cause. It most commonly affects the back of the head, the upper chest, and/or the thighs, although any area or areas of the body may be involved. ? Calcium 4 TBL ? Magnesium 4 TBL ? Manganese 1 TBL ? Platinum 1 to 2 TBL am ? Sulfur 4 TBL ? Water of Life 2 TBL am ? Vitamin C Ascorbate 2000mg. daily ? FLUORIDE ? Calcium 1 oz. Daily ? Magnesium 1 oz daily
A chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points.
A chronic syndrome that causes pain and stiffness throughout the connective tissues that support and move the bones and joints. Pain and localized tender points occur in the muscles, particularly those that support the neck, spine, shoulders, and hip. The disorder includes widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances.
A syndrome that affects the connective tissues and muscles throughout the body. A common form of chronic, generalized muscular pain and fatigue.
Chronic disorder that causes pain and stiffness throughout the tissues that support and move the bones and joints. Pain and localized tender points occur in the muscles, particularly those that support the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips. The disorder includes widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and often depression.
fibro-, fibrous (tissue) + my-, muscles + algia, pain] (n) also known as fibromyositis and myofascial pain syndrome, refers to a chronic condition of unknown cause resulting in pain in the fibrous tissues, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The condition occurs mainly in women and is often associated with depression, sleeping problems, irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue. In fact, most experts consider fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome to be the same condition. (For more information click here.)
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points in localized areas, such as the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips. The syndrome is marked by concurrent symptoms including sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and other symptoms.
Something which can tell if rain is in the air within 24 hours or 100 miles. Measurement is in units of pain.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes widespread pain and tenderness in the muscles and soft tissue (including tender points) as well as sleep problems, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. These problems can be severe enough to disrupt a person's work and daily activities. Fortunately, the condition does not permanently damage the muscles, joints, or internal organs (from WebMD).
A fatiguing, chronic condition of the muscles and connective tissue in which very specific trigger points on the body are painful
chronic, widespread pain in muscles and soft tissues surrounding joints, accompanied by fatigue.
a condition of widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and tender points on the body. Fibromyalgia is one cause of low back pain.
A syndrome characterized by chronic pain , stiffness, and tenderness of muscles, tendons, and joints without detectable inflammation . Fibromyalgia does not cause body damage or deformity. However, undue fatigue plagues the large majority of patients with fibromyalgia and sleep disorders are common in fibromyalgia. See the entire definition of Fibromyalgia
Chronic pain originating from muscles and attachments which long outlasts the precipitating trigger event
A complex chronic condition having multiple symptoms, including muscle pain, weakness, and stiffness; fatigue; metabolic disorders; allergies; and headaches.
a chronic condition characterized by fatigue, widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, and multiple tender points — places on your body where slight pressure causes pain
A general term referring to generalized aching and fatigue, with points of tenderness on the body.
a condition characterized by disabling muscle pain and tenderness; often accompanies CFS.
A chronic disorder involving musculoskeletal pain, multiple tender points on the body, and fatigue.
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome predominately characterized by muscular pains and fatigue.
Fibromyalgia is a medical syndrome that causes widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints as well as sleeps problems and chronic daytime fatigue. The most common sites of pain include the neck, back, shoulders, pelvic girdle and hands, but any body part can be involved.
a chronic, widespread pain in muscles and soft tissues surrounding the joints throughout the body.
Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is a chronic syndrome (constellation of signs and symptoms) characterized by diffuse or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain, fatigue, and a wide range of other symptoms. It is not contagious, and recent studies suggest that people with fibromyalgia may be genetically predisposedhttp://fmaware.org/fminfo/brochure.htm Information from the National Fibromyalgia Association. It affects more females than males, with a ratio of 9:1 by ACR (American College of Rheumatology) criteriahttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic790.htm Fibromyalgia from WebMD.