fibromyalgia
noun
fi·bro·my·al·gia
ˌfī-ˌbrō-ˌmī-ˈal-j(ē)ə 
: a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles and associated connective tissue structures that is typically accompanied by fatigue, headache, and sleep disturbances
fibromyalgic
noun
plural fibromyalgics
Most fibromyalgics are women who have gradual onset of symptoms between the ages of 20 and 45.
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In a small study of patients with fibromyalgia, researchers compared a magnesium chloride supplement to a placebo for one month.
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Arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, bursitis, lupus and more can be long, lingering issues with pain.
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
In this study, researchers found that the mushrooms were helpful in managing fibromyalgia symptoms, including pain and depression.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024
Arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, bursitis, lupus and more can be long, lingering issues with pain.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
Set in Bible-belt middle America, Gilpin’s Lina suffers physically from fibromyalgia and endometriosis but emotionally from shame.
—Scarlett Harris, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2024
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fibromyalgia
noun
fi·bro·my·al·gia
ˌfī-(ˌ)brō-ˌmī-ˈal-j(ē-)ə
: a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles and associated connective tissue structures that is typically accompanied by fatigue, headache, and sleep disturbances
called also fibromyalgia syndrome, fibromyositis
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