5. FACT: Although fibromyalgia is more common among women, it affects men and children as well
Many symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome (fms) are caused by antibodies that increase the activity of
pain
-sensing nerves, according to uk and european research. This may mean that fms is a disease of the immune system, rather than originating in the brain as currently thought, opening new options for treatment. Fms is a chronic condition that causes pain and stiffness in muscles and bones across the body, which can worsen with activity or stress.
The pain is often coupled with symptoms such as tenderness, fatigue, difficulty sleeping and problems with concentration and memory, severely impacting quality of life. It affects approximately 2–5% of people worldwide, 80% of whom are women.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain and tenderness throughout the
body
. It affects an estimated 5 million americans, according to the national institutes of health (nih). The disorder typically starts in middle age and is most common in women, but it can also strike men and ...