Fibromyalgia

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• Fibromyalgia Overview

  The condition called “fibromyalgia” is a myofascial pain syndrome (a muscular pain syndrome) that can result in generalized back pain and muscle pain, a feeling of general fatigue, and specific tender areas. The patient will have a normal neurological exam, but may have multiple spots that are tender to palpation, called "tender points".
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• Fibromyalgia: Specific Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia

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