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Fibromyalsia
Were you looking for information about Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalsia is a common misspelling of fibromyalgia.
The word fibromyalgia comes from the Latin term for fibrous tissue (fibro) and the Greek terms for muscle (myo) and pain (algia). Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points on the body. While the exact cause of this condition is unknown, many researchers currently believe that fibromyalgia centers around possible problems with how the central nervous system processes pain.
(For more information, click Fibromyalgia. This article discusses fibromyalgia in greater detail, including in-depth information on the symptoms, possible causes, and treatment options for the condition.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD