Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects some four million Americans. It's a chronic pain syndrome that experts believe may be caused by a malfunctioning nervous system. People with fibromyalgia experience muscular pain and tenderness throughout their bodies, along with other symptoms including extreme fatigue, mood disturbances such as anxiety and depression, headaches, and problems with sleep and memory.

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