fibromyalgia

December 2000

More and more patients are being diagnosed with fibromyalgia.

They typically have chronic, widespread muscle pain WITHOUT inflammation. Many also suffer headaches, fatigue, depression.

Researchers are trying to figure out the cause...possibly related to altered levels of the pain transmitter substance P, serotonin, and other neurological and endocrine imbalances.

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