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 case related to fibromyalgia, the opinion of Dr. James Bress, an internist, carried more weight with an insurer than the patient’s rheumatologist at the Mayo Clinic.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Jen Watson, a 41-year-old mother in Federal Way, Washington, has worked for years with her doctor to find the right medications to deal with her multiple chronic illnesses, which include epilepsy and fibromyalgia.
—Stephanie Kelly and Julie Steenhuysen, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
It is commonly used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and nerve pain like fibromyalgia.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Reynolds would also support ending the state's grocery tax, and advocate for legalization of medical cannabis to relieve chronic pain, combat injuries, fibromyalgia, endometriosis and PTSD.
—The Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2024
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Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Jen Watson, a 41-year-old mother in Federal Way, Washington, has worked for years with her doctor to find the right medications to deal with her multiple chronic illnesses, which include epilepsy and fibromyalgia.
—Stephanie Kelly and Julie Steenhuysen, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
It is commonly used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and nerve pain like fibromyalgia.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Reynolds would also support ending the state's grocery tax, and advocate for legalization of medical cannabis to relieve chronic pain, combat injuries, fibromyalgia, endometriosis and PTSD.
—The Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Fibromyalgia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fibromyalgia. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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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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