Fibromyalgia is a disease characterized by muscle and bones pain. It is believed that this disorder amplifies painful sensations because it affects the way your brain processes painful signals. In general terms, fibromyalgia begins after a physical trauma, surgery, infection or stress. Furthermore, symptoms accumulate over time and women are more likely to develop this disease.
Even though there is no cure, there are medications to help control its symptoms, and exercise or relaxation can help reducing them too. It is normal to have a constant dull and widespread pain on both sides of your body and above and below your waist. People who suffer from fibromyalgia are also prone to develop fatigue and disrupted sleep due to the pain. Sometimes, there are even cases in which cognitive difficulties, such as inability to pay attention or concentrate, are present. From E&S Doctors, we recommend to visit your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.