Fibromyalgia
or Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common and chronic disorder characterized
by widespread pain, diffuse tenderness, and a number of other symptoms. The
word “fibromyalgia” comes from the Latin term for fibrous tissue (fibro)
and the Greek ones for muscle (myo) and pain (algia) which means
a connective tissue pain. It affects the muscles, ligaments, other connective
tissues, tendons and gastro intestinal tract.
A Gastro-enterologist may
diagnose Fibromyalgia as Irritable bowel syndrome and rheumatologist as
rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
Patient presents FM as
persistent widespread pain, stiffness , disrupted and unrefreshing sleep,
fatigue, anxiety
and/or depression, and functional impairment of activities of daily
living, cognitive difficulties, often
accompanied by multiple other unexplained symptoms.

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