Fibromyalgia facts for kids
Fibromyalgia is a condition with chronic pain. The exact causes are not known. However, symptoms are not totally restricted to the pain. There are also sleep disturbances, joint stiffness and severe fatigue. The problem sometimes exists along with depression, stress and anxiety. Fibromyalgia affects mostly women, though men can also be affected. Adults are usually the victims, although children may also be affected.
symptoms- widespread pain,if you have fibromyalgia,one of the main symptoms is most likely to be widespread pain... Extreme sensitivity... Stiffness... fatigue... poor sleep quality... congnitive prombles [fibro-fog]
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Stress and trauma are strongly linked to fibromyalgia
See also
In Spanish: Fibromialgia para niños
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