Basics
This chronic condition causes widespread pain throughout the body.
What is fibromyalgia?
This is one of the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia.
What is widespread pain?
This type of exam may be performed when evaluating a patient for fibromyalgia.
What is a physical exam?
This type of exercise includes gentle movements and poses.
What is yoga?
Fibromyalgia causes pain in these two body systems
What are the muscles and joints?
This term describes the difficulty concentrating that can happen with fibromyalgia.
What is fibro fog?
These tests help rule out other possible diseases or conditions.
What are X-rays and lab tests?
This involves habits that help support healthy, consistent sleep.
What is sleep hygiene?
This group of people is diagnosed with fibromyalgia more often.
Who are women?
This symptom makes patients feel extremely tired.
What is chronic fatigue?
These two assessments are used when diagnosing fibromyalgia.
What are the Widespread Pain Index (WPI) and Symptom Severity Score (SSS)?
This strategy involves breaking large tasks into smaller steps and taking rest breaks.
What is activity pacing?
These are possible contributing factors to fibromyalgia.
What are genetics, physical trauma, infections, and prolonged stress?
These are two common emotional symptoms associated with fibromyalgia.
What are depression and anxiety?
This chemical is involved in pain signaling and regulation.
What are serotonin, norepinephrine, and substance P?
Since fibromyalgia has no cure, this is the main focus of treatment.
What is managing symptoms?