People with fibromyalgia have widespread pain and “tender points” on their bodies that hurt when slight pressure is put on them. People with fibromyalgia may also have other problems, such as:

 

• Trouble sleeping

• Morning stiffness

• Headaches

• Painful menstrual periods

• Tingling or numbness in hands or feet

• Problems with thinking and memory (sometimes called “fibro fog”).

 

Fibromyalgia may also be associated with depression and anxiety.

 

The causes of fibromyalgia are unknown, but current research is looking at how different parts of the nervous system may contribute to fibromyalgia pain.

 

It is estimated that fibromyalgia affects 5 million American adults. Most people with fibromyalgia—between 80 and 90 percent—are women. However, men and children also can have the disorder.

 

A person with fibromyalgia may have other, coexisting chronic pain conditions. Such conditions can include chronic fatigue syndrome, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis (painful bladder syndrome), irritable bowel syndrome, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and vulvodynia (chronic vulvar pain). It is not known whether these disorders share a common cause.  

 

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