Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread pain, usually in addition to sleep, mood, and fatigue disorders. Majority of these patients will also describe having tension headaches, IBS, anxiety, and depression. The research agrees that Fibromyalgia amplifies the sensation of pain by how your brain processes pain signals. Cognitive impairments, some may call “Fibro Fog”, can be a common symptom as well.
There is still a lot to be discovered with Fibromyalgia, however some commonalities will be the onset of physical trauma, surgery, infection, psychological stressors, among other catalyst factors. Women are more likely to develop Fibromyalgia over men, as well. Even with this information, the “why” someone would begin to have symptoms is still under debate. Most would agree a combination of genetic factors, traumas, along with infections are the main determinants to triggering this condition.