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 
Hmmm: Inflammatory Arthritis Patients Who Also Have Fibromyalgia Don't Respond as Well to Arthritis Treatment 
Can Fibromyalgia Cause Chest Pain? 
TENS Therapy Helps Ease Fibromyalgia Pain and Fatigue in Some Patients 
‘Energy Pacing’ for Fibromyalgia Fatigue: Here’s How It Works 
Nearly 40% of Fibromyalgia Patients May Have a History of Being Abused 
