Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes widespread chronic pain and tenderness. According to the American College of Rheumatology, fibro (as many patients call it) is more common in women than in men and also common among people with arthritis or chronic pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or lupus. Fibromyalgia can occur at any age but most often first strikes in middle age.
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Fibromyalgia Symptoms: 10 Clues You Might Be Ignoring 
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis: How Doctors Diagnose Fibromyalgia 
Fibromyalgia in Men: Important Facts About an Overlooked and Misunderstood Condition 
9 Diseases That Can Mimic Fibromyalgia (and Delay Your Diagnosis) 
Fibro Fog, Explained: Why You Get It and What to Do About It 
18 Fibromyalgia Survival Tips from Fellow Patients 
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Can Mindfulness Help You Cope with Grief Initiated by Living with Chronic Conditions? 
New Study Finds High Rates of Fibromyalgia Among U.S. Military Members with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 
People with Fibromyalgia May Be More Sensitive to Heat and Sound, Study Finds 
Many Fibromyalgia Patients Have Symptoms Consistent with Axial Spondyloarthritis 
