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Conditions InDepth: Fibromyalgia

by Cynthia M. Johnson, MA

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Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder. It results in deep muscle aches with burning, tingling, throbbing, and intense and lasting pain. The exact cause is not known. Some things thought to play a role are:

Family history
Hormone problems
Stressors, such as infection, trauma, and mental stress
Nervous system problems
Vitamin deficiencies

Fibromyalgia Trigger Points

References:

Fibromyalgia. American College of Rheumatology website. Available at:
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Fibromyalgia. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/fibromyalgia. Accessed August 11, 2020.

Fibromyalgia. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases website. Available at:
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Accessed August 11, 2020.

Macfarlane GJ, Kronisch C, et al. EULAR revised recommendations for the management of fibromyalgia. Ann Rheum Dis. 2017 Feb;76(2):318-328.

Last reviewed March 2020 by EBSCO Medical Review Board James P. Cornell, MD
Last Updated: 3/5/2021

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