Diseases
fibromyalgia
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Overview
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and nonpainful signals.
Symptoms
- fatigue.
- widespread pain.
- cognitive difficulties
Causes
- genetics. because fibromyalgia tends to run in families, there may be certain genetic mutations that may make you more susceptible to developing the disorder.
- infections. some illnesses appear to trigger or aggravate fibromyalgia.
- physical or emotional events. fibromyalgia can sometimes be triggered by a physical event, such as a car accident.
Risk factors
- family history.
- your sex. fibromyalgia is diagnosed more often in women than in men.
- osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
Diagnosis
- physical exam.
- complete blood count
- thyroid function tests
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and nonpainful signals.
What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?
fatigue., widespread pain., cognitive difficulties
What causes fibromyalgia?
genetics. because fibromyalgia tends to run in families, there may be certain genetic mutations that may make you more susceptible to developing the disorder.; infections. some illnesses appear to trigger or aggravate fibromyalgia.; physical or emotional events. fibromyalgia can sometimes be triggered by a physical event, such as a car accident.
Which medicines are used for fibromyalgia?
duloxetine, milnacipran, pregabalin
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