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A 34-year-old female asked:

Im suffering with random pains all over my body, mainly legs, torso and hand and head. sharp short pains usually at night. also waking with numb hands?

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Dr. Paul Grin
Pain Management 38 years experience
Fibromyalgia: Is a generalized systemic condition that is characterized by widespread aching or pain throughout the body. A feeling of numbness, tingling in the hands and feet is not uncommon. In addition to widespread pain of more than 3 months duration, current criteria for fm requires the presence of 11 out of 18 specifically defined tender points. Rec: see your pcp for further investigation.
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