O suffering, sad humanity! O ye afflicted ones, who lie Steeped to the lips in misery, Longing, yet afraid to die, Patient, though sorely tried! Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)
What is it? Fibromyalgia is a devastating form of chronic pain. It is a syndrome, which means that medical science has yet to find the cause of the disorder, and that the pain is accompanied by some or all of these associated symptoms:
Widespread pain with sensitivity to normal touch and an exaggerated response to painful pressure Fatigue Weakness Poor sleep - non-restorative, even with enough hours Pain, numbness, and other abnormal sensations without evidence of nerve injury Difficulties with memory and concentration Irritable bowel syndrome Depression Frequently accompanied by other chronic pain disorders Tenders points scroll down page
