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Fibromyalgia Symptoms: 15 Things People With Fibromyalgia Want You to Know! by Donna John
Diseases/Disorders
5 years ago
Fibromyalgia is defined as a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculo-skeletal pain, fatigue and tenderness in localized areas. The disorder can cause:
- cognitive dysfunction (problems with memory and concentration)
- stiffness
- depression
- anxiety
- hypersensitivity to light
- hypersensitivity to heat
- hyper-senitivity to sound
- dryness in mouth
- chronic fatigue
- sleep disorders
- bowel disorders
- bladder abnormalities
- reduced ability to exercise
And that's just to name a few! It is sometimes called an “invisible illness” because patients do not look sick.
Learn more about fibromyalgia via FibromyalgiaAwareness.com.
Muscle spasms and cramping.
Cold/tingling hands.
Costochondritis (pain around the breastbone and rib cage)
Allodynia (pain response from stimuli which do not normally provoke pain)
Skin problems/dryness
Tension headaches/migraines
Allergies
Neck and back pain
Dry eyes