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Fibromyalgia
is a common disorder, affecting about 5% of
all women. It is characterized by
widespread pain and many other symptoms such as:
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Severe fatigue
Poor sleep
Stiffness
Poor memory
Headaches
Restless legs
Irritable bowel
Overactive bladder
Depression
Exercise intolerance
Low back pain |
Numbness and
tingling
Painful periods
Muscle spasms
Jaw pain
Excessive tenderness
Sensitivity to
bright lights
Sensitivity to loud
noise
Sensitivity to
perfumes
Sensitivity to
weather changes
Excessive anxiety
Poor balance |
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Fibromyalgia is not a psychiatric disorder.
It can now be confidently diagnosed and
treated.
For more information consult this website
*This
is a non-commercial website that provides
information on fibromyalgia with extensive
connections to other sources of information.
This information is provided by clinicians
and researchers at Oregon Health & Science
University in Portland, Oregon, USA and
invited specialists from other locations.
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