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Article: Natural help for fibromyalgia: it can make you hurt all over. But there are lifestyle changes you can make to ease fibromyalgia pain.
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- Vibrant Life
- Article date:
- July 1, 2002
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We all get tired. Most of us have experienced sadness or mild depression at times. And Who doesn't feel sore, achy, and stiff, especially after a weekend of recreational sports or heavy gardening? But for those with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), these debilitating symptoms occur daily for months to years on end, and are relentless, causing poor quality of life.
What is Fibromyalgia Syndrome?
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a complex rheumatic-type disorder characterized by widespread pain, decreased pain threshold or tender points, and incapacitating fatigue. These symptoms affect more than 10 million Americans, mostly women ages 25 to 60. In fact, women ...