Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Fibromyalgia can be described as a chronic disorder in which the affected person suffers from constant widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to even gentle touch. The term 'Fibromyalgia' is made up of three different terms, Latin fibro - meaning fibrous tissue, Greek myo - meaning muscle and Greek algos - meaning pain, which collectively mean muscle and connective tissue pain.FMS or fibromyalgia syndrome is believed to affect 2 to 4 percent of general population. The exact causes of the disorder are unknown till date and it is relatively not well understood by the medical community as well not to think of en masse. Although it is understood, that certain people are at a greater risk of developing FMS. The symptoms too are believed to include everything from widespread body pain to fatigue. However, it is believed to result from stress, sleep disturbance, Central dopamine dysfunction (hypodopaminergia), abnormal serotonin metabolism, and deficient human growth hormone (HGH) secretion, apart from certain genetic and psychological factors. Due to the variety of symptoms related to fibromyalgia, there are several associated conditions linked to fibromyalgia. Although Fibromyalgia can happen to anybody, women in their mid-30 to late 50’s are more susceptible to this disease. Let us explore the signs and symptoms of Fibromyalgia.