Category - Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia syndrome is a disorder that causes widespread musculoskeletal pain on the joints, muscles, tendons, and other small tissues that surrounds the body. This disorder is often combined with other symptoms that can cause the body to dysfunction like TMJ/TMD (temporomandibular joint disorders), irritable bowel syndrome, fatigue, depression, anxiety, cognitive issues, and sleep interruptions. This mysterious and painful condition affects about three to five percent of the American population, especially women.

Even though the diagnosis of FMS is difficult, there is no lab test to determine if the individual has it. The current guidelines stated that a diagnosis can be made if the individual has widespread pain for more than three months without any underlying medical conditions. By understanding and discussing the advances in treating and managing this painful disorder to the individual.