fibromyalgia
Widespread chronic ache
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness at specific points on the body.
The cause remains poorly understood, and diagnosis relies on symptoms rather than definitive tests.
She was finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia after years of unexplained pain.
The condition disproportionately affects women.
Existing across many places
- achePersistent dull discomfort
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- burningCombustion in progress
- gnawingPersistent biting action
soreness · stiffness · discomfort · cramping · radiating · debilitating · deep · diffuse
Temperamental intestinal condition
- chronic fatigue syndromeDebilitating persistent exhaustion illness
- migraineSevere neurological head pain
- restless legsCompulsion to move extremities
- TMJ disorderJaw joint malfunction
anxiety · depression · sleep apnea · POTS · dry eyes · numbness · tingling · paresthesia
State of utter depletion
- wearinessState of being drained
- tirednessState of needing rest
- brain fogCognitive sluggishness and confusion
- malaiseDiffuse, sourceless discomfort
lethargy · sluggishness · drained · spent · chronic fatigue · sleep disturbance · insomnia · cognitive dysfunction
Reducing patient suffering medically
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- antidepressantsMedications treating clinical despair
- anticonvulsantsSeizure-preventing medications
swimming · yoga · tai chi · massage · acupuncture · CBT · sleep hygiene · stress reduction
Linked symptoms forming pattern
- invisible illnessCondition lacking outward symptoms
- rheumatologistJoint disease specialist
- blood testsAnalyses of drawn samples
- misdiagnosisIncorrect identification of ailment
delayed diagnosis · validation · disbelief · skepticism · advocacy · awareness
Lasting extended period
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- unrelentingRefusing to let up
- ongoingIn progress now
lasting · prolonged · continuous · constant · perennial · incurable · lifelong · flare-up
Hypersensitive muscle tissue areas
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- sensory overloadExcessive simultaneous stimulation
- light sensitivityAdverse reaction to brightness
- touch sensitivityAbility to perceive contact
chemical sensitivity · fragrance sensitivity · photophobia · phonophobia · pressure sensitivity
widespread
Existing across many places
gnawing · soreness · stiffness · discomfort · cramping · radiating · debilitating · deep · diffuse · muscular
irritable bowel
Temperamental intestinal condition
- chronic fatigue syndromeDebilitating persistent exhaustion illness
- migraineSevere neurological head pain
- restless legsCompulsion to move extremities
TMJ disorder · anxiety · depression · sleep apnea · POTS · dry eyes · numbness · tingling · paresthesia · dizziness
exhaustion
State of utter depletion
- wearinessState of being drained
- tirednessState of needing rest
- brain fogCognitive sluggishness and confusion
malaise · lethargy · sluggishness · drained · spent · chronic fatigue · sleep disturbance · insomnia · cognitive dysfunction · overwhelming
pain management
Reducing patient suffering medically
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- antidepressantsMedications treating clinical despair
anticonvulsants · swimming · yoga · tai chi · massage · acupuncture · CBT · sleep hygiene · stress reduction · pacing
syndrome
Linked symptoms forming pattern
- invisible illnessCondition lacking outward symptoms
- rheumatologistJoint disease specialist
- blood testsAnalyses of drawn samples
misdiagnosis · delayed diagnosis · validation · disbelief · skepticism · advocacy · awareness
long-term
Lasting extended period
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- unrelentingRefusing to let up
ongoing · lasting · prolonged · continuous · constant · perennial · incurable · lifelong · flare-up · remission
trigger points
Hypersensitive muscle tissue areas
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- sensory overloadExcessive simultaneous stimulation
- light sensitivityAdverse reaction to brightness
touch sensitivity · chemical sensitivity · fragrance sensitivity · photophobia · phonophobia · pressure sensitivity
- rheumatic diseasesrheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, polymyositis, gout
- diseasescancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, influenza, measles
- health conditionsdiabetes, heart disease, cancer, asthma, hypertension
- painache, pain, agony, hurt, hurting
- ailmentsache, aches, ailment, cold, flu
- body ailmentsback pain, neck pain, joint pain, muscle pain, sciatica
fibromyalgiaphysical injury
Bodily harm or damage
fracture · torn ligament · tissue damage · structural damage · bone fracture