An illness known as fibromyalgia (fibromyalgia) is characterized by widespread pain across the body, sleep issues, exhaustion, and frequent emotional and mental discomfort. It’s possible that those who have fibromyalgia are more sensitive to pain than those who don’t. The processing of aberrant pain perception is what this is. About 4 million US adults, or 2% of all adults, suffer from fibromyalgia. Although there is no known cause for fibromyalgia, it is treatable and manageable.
What are the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia?
The most common symptoms of fibromyalgia are
- Pain and stiffness all over the body
- Fatigue and tiredness
- Depression and anxiety
- Sleep problems
- Problems with thinking, memory, and concentration
- Headaches, including migraines
Other symptoms may include:
- Tingling or numbness in hands and feet
- Pain in the face or jaw, including disorders of the jaw known as temporomandibular joint syndrome (also known as TMJ)
- Digestive problems, such as abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and even irritable bowel syndrome (also known as IBS)