The latest statistics show us that 9 out of every 10 sufferers are women. Fibromyalgia used to be known as fibrositis, however, as more is learnt about this condition, it was re-named to Fibromyalgia.While this condition does not affect the sufferer’s life span, full recovery from Fibromyalgia is very uncommon and where this happens, the likelihood of a recurrence is very high.The main symptom of Fibromyalgia is that of pain, tender areas of the body and tiredness. However, the symptoms which each patient suffers from vary in both number and degree. The severity of the symptoms can vary due to the level of stress or sometimes the weather. None of the most common symptoms are visible outwardly. All this can make diagnosis of Fibromyalgia very difficult.

There is a big list of the most common symptoms which includes Fatigue, severe tiredness and a significant lack of stamina,Headaches and facial pain, often as a result of neck, shoulder and jaw muscle stiffness,General pain and stiffness especially in the trunk and abdomen,Specific soreness and tenderness,An itching or burning pain accompanied occasionally with a muscle spasm,Irritable bowels or bladed, also a need or urgency to pass urine,Anxiety and depression,Poor concentration and Restlessness in legs.

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