FMS
Not AM broadcasts
FMS is an abbreviation with several meanings depending on context.
In medicine, it typically stands for fibromyalgia syndrome, a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain and fatigue.
In military and government contexts, it refers to Foreign Military Sales, the U.S. program for selling defense equipment to allies.
In manufacturing, FMS means flexible manufacturing system—automated production that can adapt to different products.
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- headachesPains in the skull
- migrainesIntense recurring head pain
sensitivity · paresthesia · numbness · tingling · dizziness · depression · anxiety · malaise
Experiencing dull pain
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- burningCombustion in progress
- stabbingWounding with a blade
shooting · radiating · dull · sharp · cramping · gnawing · muscular · diffuse
Therapeutic substance for illness
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
yoga · tai-chi · pacing · relaxation · mindfulness · nutrition · multidisciplinary · low-impact
Persisting over time
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- flareSudden bright burst
- remissionTemporary disease absence
- disabilityImpairment affecting life activities
Being barred from participation
- rheumatologistJoint disease specialist
- criteriaStandards for judgment
- chronicPersisting over time
- comorbiditiesCoexisting medical disorders
fatigue
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- headachesPains in the skull
migraines · sensitivity · paresthesia · numbness · tingling · dizziness · depression · anxiety · malaise · flare-ups
aching
Experiencing dull pain
stabbing · shooting · radiating · dull · sharp · cramping · gnawing · muscular · diffuse · chronic
medication
Therapeutic substance for illness
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
hydrotherapy · yoga · tai-chi · pacing · relaxation · mindfulness · nutrition · multidisciplinary · low-impact
chronic
Persisting over time
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- flareSudden bright burst
- remissionTemporary disease absence
disability · validation · pacing · self-management · advocacy
exclusion
Being barred from participation
- rheumatologistJoint disease specialist
- criteriaStandards for judgment
- chronicPersisting over time
FMSwellness
Overall state of health
health · pain-free · asymptomatic · remission · able-bodied
FMSAM
Pre-midday designation
AM radio · amplitude modulation · shortwave · long wave · analog radio