Definitions for "Fibromyalgia Syndrome"
syndrome consisting of a form of muscular rheumatism characterized by tenderness, soreness, pain, and muscle spasms return to Quick Directory
A chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. "Tender points" refers to tenderness that occurs in precise, localized areas, particularly in the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips. These points become very painful when pressed or strained. People with this syndrome may also experience sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and other symptoms.
A chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. "Tender points" refers to tenderness that occurs in precise areas clustering around the neck, shoulders, chest, hips, knees and elbows.