Anybody regardless of age or sex can develop Fibromyalgia Syndrome; however, women do report more cases than men.
The exact cause of the FMS is not currently known to the medical community.
All that is know is that environmental factors, dietary and stress issues all play a part in FMS.
One of the main problems of FMS is the difficulty in obtaining a proper diagnosis as its symptoms mirror many other diseases such as hypothyroidism, anemia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
There are some common symptoms that may point to you being affected by FMS.
FMS can and should only be diagnosed by a certified physician but here are some questions to ask yourself if you think that you may be affected by FMS.
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Do you have a lot of pain in certain specific areas of your body with no visible signs of bruising ore swelling? 2.
Are you having trouble sleeping multiple times during a week? 3.
Do you suffer from pain all over your body? 4.
Is dealing with your pain causing you feel down so much that you think depression may be an issue? 5.
Are you concerned that you will feel your aches and pains forever? 6.
Is facing social engagements too much for you because of the way you feel? 7.
Do you have good days then bad days? 8.
Are your friends, co-workers and relatives telling you that you often look ill? 9.
Are feeling almost constant fatigue? 10.
Do have problems remembering things or feel mentally confused? If you answered "yes" to 3 or more of these questions than you may want to check with your physician to discuss your symptoms in terms of FMS.
If your family doctor is not helping you with FMS or just thinks that you are over exaggerating the problems, seek a second opinion.
Once you find a doctor that understands the issues he/she can put together a workable plan to help alleviate your symptoms.
Don't forget to discuss possible natural cures for Fibromyalgia as well.