Fibromyalgia

Used for

fibromyositis fibromyalgia syndrome, fibrositis, muscular rheumatism

See for

myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome

Broader Terms

muscle disorder, rheumatism

Related Terms

chronic pain, fatigue

Scope Note

an acute, subacute, or chronic painful state of muscles, subcutaneous tissues, ligaments, tendons, or fasciae caused by a number of agents such as trauma, strain, occupation, exposure, posture, infection, or arthritis.

Facts

• Barrett Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized primarily by widespread pain throughout the body.
• Although fibromyalgia is often considered an arthritis-related condition, it is not truly a form of arthritis (a disease of the joints) because it does not cause inflammation or damage to the joints, muscles, or other tissues.
• Fibromyalgia is a controversial illness.
• The difficulty with diagnosing someone with fibromyalgia is that there is no clear-cut test to determine fibromyalgia.
• Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain, aching, stiffness, fatigue and tenderness, especially in the neck, back, shoulders and hips.