Common symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is associated with feeling frequent body aches. Here are some of the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia:
Muscle pain, burning, twitching or tightness
Low pain threshold or tender points
Draining fatigue
Trouble concentrating and remembering, referred to as “fibro fog”
Insomnia or not being able to sleep at night
Feeling nervous, worried or depressed
Who gets Fibromyalgia?
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