😩 Fibromyalgia
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
| In brief | Widespread musculoskeletal pain, chronic fatigue, sleep issues, and mood or memory changes. |
|---|---|
| Category | Musculoskeletal |
🔍 What causes it
Not fully understood — believed to be a problem of how the brain processes pain signals (central sensitisation). Often triggered by trauma, infection or severe stress. More common in women.
⚠️ Key symptoms
- Widespread pain — aching all over, for 3+ months
- Chronic fatigue
- Unrefreshing sleep (waking tired)
- Brain fog — poor memory and concentration, plus mood changes
💊 Treatment
No single cure — a combination of gentle exercise (walking, stretching, swimming), sleep hygiene, stress management (CBT), and medicines for pain/sleep as prescribed. Pacing activity to avoid flare-ups.
🛡️ Prevention
Not truly preventable, but regular movement, good sleep and stress management reduce the impact of flares.
🚨 See a doctor / red flags: See a doctor promptly if symptoms are severe, do not improve, or get worse — especially for children, older adults, pregnant women, or anyone with a chronic condition.
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