Look up: fibromyalgia

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   Fibromyalgia
   A condition, which affects the muscles and ligaments but does not damage the joints. It is a common condition and can be severe. In fibromyalgia the fibrous tissues (fibro-) and muscles (-my) are affected by pain (-algia) and tenderness. Fatigue is often the most severe aspect of fibromyalgia
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   fibromyalgia
   This is a rather unspecific condition bearing little difference to fibrositis and manifesting itself as diffuse musculoskeletal aching associated with tender points in the neck and shoulders. It may bear many resemblances to the old-fashioned phrase 'lumbago'.
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   Fibromyalgia
   Our Fibromyalgia Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia: A syndrome characterized by chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of muscles, tendons, and joints without detectable inflammation. Fibromyalgia does not cause body damage or deformity. However, undue fatigue plagues the large m ...
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   fibromyalgia
   <rheumatology> A disorder characterised by muscle pain, stiffness and easy fatigability. The cause is unknown and an estimated 3 million are affected in the USA. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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   Fibromyalgia
   `Fibromyalgia` (FM or FMS) is a chronic syndrome (constellation of signs and symptoms) characterized by diffuse or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain, fatigue, and a wide range of other symptoms. It is not contagious, and recent studies suggest that people with fibromyalgia may be genetically predisposed. It affects more females than males, with a ratio of 9:1 by ACR (American College of Rheumatology) criteria. Fibromyalgia is seen in 3% to 6% ...
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   fibromyalgia
   (fi″bro-mi-al´jә) diffuse aching pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints.
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   fibromyalgia
   chronic syndrome that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, often at multiple anatomical sites, that occurs in the absence of an identifiable ...
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   fibromyalgia
   fibromyalgia A syndrome characterized by chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of muscles, tendons, and joints without detectable inflammation. Fibromyalgia does not cause body damage or deformity; however, undue fatigue plagues the large majority of patients with fibromyalgia and sleep disorders are common. It is considered an arthritis-related conditio...
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   fibromyalgia
   A syndrome of chronic pain of musculoskeletal origin but uncertain cause. The American College of Rheumatology has established diagnostic criteria that include pain on both sides of the body, both above and below the waist, as well as in an axial distribution (cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine or anterior chest); additionally there must be poin...
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    Fibromyalgia
    A debilitating and chronic syndrome that causes muscle, joint and/or bone pain. Extreme fatigue, headaches and sleep problems are common with the condition. Fibromyalgia does not affect fertility, nor will it harm a developing fetus. However, the symptoms of fibromyalgia may get worse as the pregnancy progresses, which can make pregnancy hard fo...
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