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Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain and fatigue (feeling
tired). People with fibromyalgia have “tender points” on the body. Tender
points are specific places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs.
These points hurt when pressure is put on them.
People with fibromyalgia may also have other symptoms, such as:
Trouble sleeping
Morning stiffness
Headaches
Painful menstrual periods
Tingling or numbness in hands and feet
Problems with thinking and memory (sometimes called “fibro fog”).
Tingling or numbness in hands and feet
What Causes Fibromyalgia?
The causes of fibromyalgia are unknown. There may be a number of factors
involved. Fibromyalgia has been linked to:
Stressful or traumatic events, such as car accidents
Repetitive injuries
Illness
Certain diseases.
Fibromyalgia can also occur on its own.
Some scientists think that a gene or genes might be involved in
fibromyalgia. The genes could make a person react strongly to things that
other people would not find painful.
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