Fibromyalgia is often accompanied by fatigue and altered sleep, memory, and mood. Widespread muscle pain and tenderness are the most common symptoms. Medications, talk therapy, and stress reduction may help control symptoms.
-Very common
-More than 3 million US cases per year
-Treatment can help, but this condition can’t be cured
-Requires a medical diagnosis
-Lab tests or imaging rarely required
-Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong