What is Fibromyalgia? 

Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes horrible pain throughout the body and various symptoms that wreak havoc on an individual and can debilitate them. According to the Mayo Clinic, fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues(https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-condition/fibromyalgia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354780). 

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Fibromyalgia is not well understood, however, as of late more research has confirmed that it is an abnormal nervous system response (httpa://www.healthline.com/health/fibromyalgia#pain. 

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Fibromyalgia can cause a plethora of symptoms, such as:

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-chronic muscle pain

-sleep problems

-stomach issues

-tender points

-fatigue that is persistent

-concentration problems "fibro fog"

-anxiety

-depression

-tingling in limbs "paresthesia"

-morning stiffness

-headaches

-irritable bowel issues

-urination issues

-elevated menstrual pain

-chest pain

-nerve twitches and spasms

-sensitivity to touch "allodynia"

-a heightened sense of smell

-excessive sweating

-unable to tolerate loud noise and bright lights

-pain in the jaw "TMJ"

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