Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain and fatigue. People with fibromyalgia have chronic widespread pain, as well as “tender points” on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs, which hurt when slight pressure is applied.
People with fibromyalgia may also have other symptoms, such as:
- Trouble sleeping
- Morning stiffness
- Headaches
- Problems with thinking and memory (sometimes called “fibro fog”)
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
Women with fibromyalgia may also have painful menstrual periods. Fibromyalgia may also be associated with depression.
The causes of fibromyalgia are unknown, but problems with the nervous system could be involved. Most people with fibromyalgia are women, and most are diagnosed during middle age. However, men and children also can have the disorder.
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