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What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a recently recognised disorder that is regarded as a common cause of chronic musculoskeletal pain and fatigue.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is characterised by generalised aches or stiffness at three or more anatomical sites for at least three months, and six or more typical, reproducible tender points. It is also associated with fatigue, chronic headache, sleep disturbance, depression, numbing or tingling sensations in the extremities, the irritable bowel syndrome, and variation of symptoms in relation to activity, stress and weather changes.
What Causes Fibromyalgia?
The cause of fibromyalgia is unknown. The primary treatment goals in fibromyalgia are to raise levels of serotonin (antidepressant neurotransmitter), improve sleep quality, and assure adequate magnesium levels.
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