The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Fibromyalgia may include:
List of 10 Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Note that Fibromyalgia symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Fibromyalgia signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. "Tender points" refers to tenderness that occurs in precise, localized areas, particularly in the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips. People with fibromyalgia may also experience sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and other symptoms. (Source: excerpt from Fibromyalgia: NWHIC)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Fibromyalgia article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:
These general reference articles may be related to medical signs and symptoms of disease in general:
The phrase "signs of Fibromyalgia" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Fibromyalgia that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Fibromyalgia" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Fibromyalgia. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Fibromyalgia has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Fibromyalgia signs or Fibromyalgia symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Fibromyalgia may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Fibromyalgia symptoms.
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