What are the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia?
The most common symptom of fibromyalgia is widespread pain for at least three months. Widespread pain is pain in all of the following areas: • The left and right sides of the body. • Above and below the waist. • Nape, chest, and upper or lower back. Tender spots are common. Tender spots are specific areas or points on both sides of your body that are painful when pressed. The spots are in the neck muscles, nape, upper chest, shoulders, and shoulder blades. They also include the elbows, lower back, sides of the thighs, and knees.Other signs and symptoms may include: • Difficulty sleeping and fatigue. • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with diarrhea, constipation, pain, and bloating. • Headaches, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, and anxiety. • Numbness, muscle stiffness, or a feeling of swelling of the hands and feet. • Pounding, racing heartbeats or chest pains. How is fibromyalgia diagnosed? The diagnosis of fibromyalgia is based on how long and how often you have your symptoms
