People with fibromyalgia feel pain not because the area that is hurting is damaged or has an injury, but because a problem exists with the way the brain and nervous system process pain from that area.

Many people with fibromyalgia describe the chronic condition as a "bad case of the flu that never goes away," because they have widespread pain, wake up with stiff muscles and experience brain fog, ...

Currently, diagnosis is based on patient history and tender point sensitivity. 18 sites on the body have been classified as "Tender Points" . Extreme sensitivity upon palpation of at least 11 of these ...

For years, people with the widespread pain disorder fibromyalgia were told their symptoms were all in their heads, but now the illness is being taken much more seriously with good reason. Folks with ...

Both myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia cause muscular pain. However, myofascial pain syndrome causes pain in certain areas, compared with fibromyalgia, which causes pain throughout the body.

Donna Hesch (left), founder of the Lake Stevens Fibromyalgia Support Group, holds her dog Sophie while her walking partner Julie Johnson holds Heschs other dog Widget as the two prepare to walk along ...

Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome that can cause widespread body pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues. Various treatments can help a person manage their symptoms. A person may confuse fibromyalgia ...

Learn how to break the cycle of fibromyalgia pain and sleep disturbances with techniques to ease aches and pains and improve sleep hygiene.

Aches and pains with no obvious cause? Constantly tired despite getting plenty of rest? If you answer yes to either question, you may have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. Or both.