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What is fibromalagia?

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Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is a syndrome in which a person (most commonly women) has wide spread pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. The cause is still unknown. If you have diagnosed fibromyalgia, an osteopathic physician can help alleviate your pain with the use of manipulative medicine.

Answered 4/14/2013

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Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is a collection of symptoms of persistent widespread pain, stiffness, fatigue, poor sleep, anxiety, depression, & often with other unexplained symptoms. It typically occurs in young or middle-aged women, but can affect anyone. We don't know what causes it, but drugs that affect the nervous system (like anti-seizure drugs) seem to help, so it may be a type of neurological disorder.

Answered 5/17/2013

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

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Pain syndrome: ? Re cause, symptoms & treatment fibromyalgia (FM). Obesity, mechanical injury, loose joints, femaleness, sedentary life, lack of sleep, & multiple childbirths associated w. FM. Symptoms: chronic widespread pain (upper & lower back), depression, & restless sleep. Cure: Aquatherapy, gentle yoga, massage, neutriceuticals, SIJ belt, biofeedback, ingested & topical cannabis, & mindfulness therapies.

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