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Does fibromyalgia cause severe body aches, not muscle aches, but, body aches, like a bad case of the flu? had it for 3 mos, pac said she thought it was

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Dr. Robert Lowe answered

Specializes in Pediatric Rheumatology

Amplified pain: Fibromyalgia is a type of amplified pain syndrome where normal sensations such as touch or light pressure causes pain. Often causes "pain all over" including joints and muscles. It can feel similar to the joint and muscle pain that comes with the flu, but with fibromyalgia, there is no evidence of active infection. Seek a rheumatologist for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Possibly: The symptoms of fibromyalgia are highly variable and diffuse flu-like aches are certainly possible.

Answered 6/10/2013

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