Fibromyalgia - Introduction

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Other Symptoms. The following symptoms may also be present:

• Difficulty with memory and concentration
• Digestive problems, including irritable bowel syndrome with gas, and alternating diarrhea and constipation
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Painful menstrual periods
• Problems with balance
• Tension or migraine headaches
• Tingling or numbness in the hands and feet
• Urinary frequency caused by bladder spasms

Symptoms in Children. In general, children with fibromyalgia most often have sleep disorders and widespread pain. They may also experience fatigue, stress, depression, and headaches.

Review Date: 12/27/2010
Reviewed By: Harvey Simon, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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