Fibromyalgia

• Fibromyalgia Overview
• Fibromyalgia Causes
• Fibromyalgia Symptoms
• When to Seek Medical Care
• Exams and Tests
• Fibromyalgia Treatment
• Self-Care at Home
• Medical Treatment
• Next Steps
• Prevention
• Outlook
• Synonyms and Keywords
• Authors and Editors
• Related fibromyalgia articles:
  Fibromyalgia - on WebMD
  Fibromyalgia - on MedicineNet

Fibromyalgia Overview

Fibromyalgia is an illness that causes chronic pain in muscles and ligaments. Although this disorder affects about 4 million Americans, the vast majority of them are women in their mid-30s to late-50s.

In addition to muscular pain and stiffness, this ailment can also cause fatigue, sleep problems, depression, and an inability to think clearly.