People with fibromyalgia feel pain not because the area that is hurting is damaged or has an injury, but because a problem exists with the way the brain and nervous system process pain from that area.

Many people with fibromyalgia describe the chronic condition as a "bad case of the flu that never goes away," because they have widespread pain, wake up with stiff muscles and experience brain fog, ...

Researchers and patients are calling for the NHS to overhaul its care of fibromyalgia patients.

For years, people with the widespread pain disorder fibromyalgia were told their symptoms were all in their heads, but now the illness is being taken much more seriously with good reason. Folks with ...

People frequently wait years to be "taken seriously," postcode lotteries for access to care and a general lack of knowledge ...

Donna Hesch (left), founder of the Lake Stevens Fibromyalgia Support Group, holds her dog Sophie while her walking partner Julie Johnson holds Heschs other dog Widget as the two prepare to walk along ...

Both myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia cause muscular pain. However, myofascial pain syndrome causes pain in certain areas, compared with fibromyalgia, which causes pain throughout the body.

Currently, diagnosis is based on patient history and tender point sensitivity. 18 sites on the body have been classified as "Tender Points" . Extreme sensitivity upon palpation of at least 11 of these ...

"Fibromyalgia is a common condition affecting 3.7 million Americans. Fibromyalgia causes scattered pain, lack of energy, poor sleep and myriad other signs and symptoms. Because symptoms of many ...

Aches and pains with no obvious cause? Constantly tired despite getting plenty of rest? If you answer yes to either question, you may have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. Or both.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome that can cause widespread body pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues. Various treatments can help a person manage their symptoms. A person may confuse fibromyalgia ...