Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) causes widespread, chronic pain and a variety of debilitating symptoms beyond just muscle pain, affecting energy, concentration, gastrointestinal health, and psychological well-being. Common symptoms include muscle stiffness, fatigue, cognitive difficulties (often termed 'fibro fog'), and emotional issues like anxiety and depression. The complexity of FMS is reflected in its numerous associated conditions, including hormonal and neurological dysfunctions.

1. FIBROMYALGIA
SYNDROME (FMS)
PAIN EVERYWHERE.

2. Fibromyalgia sufferers endure daily a level
of pain so intense that it hurts to be
touched. This constant battle with pain
results in a long cascade of accompanying
symptoms and signs of fibromyalgia.
Because the complex signs and symptoms
are not just related to pain, the simple
terms “fibro-, ” meaning fiber or fibrous
tissue, and “myalgia,” meaning non-
specific muscle pain, only describe a
portion of the entire fibromyalgia picture.

3. What are the signs and
symptoms of fibromyalgia?

4. Muscle- Related Fibromyalgia Symptoms
1. Constant or chronic pain in muscles all over the body, especially in the
shoulders, neck, lower back, and hips
2. Muscle spasms or cramps, including heart palpitations
3. Tight muscles
4. Muscle and joint stiffness upon waking or after sitting in one place for an
extended period of time
5. Muscle aches and tenderness in the face, particularly the jaw
6. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
7. Poor recovery after exercise, or avoiding exercise altogether due to pain
8. Muscle weakness in the arms or legs

5. Energy- Related Fibromyalgia Symptoms
9. Moderate to severely debilitating fatigue
10. Complete lack of energy, feeling “wiped out” most of the time
11. Insomnia due to constant pain at night
12. Feeling exhausted, even after a decent night’s sleep
13. Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar levels

6. Mental Concentration Fibromyalgia Symptoms
14. Brain fog, often referred to as “fibro fog”
15. Difficulty remembering simple things
16. Difficulty concentrating
17. Difficulty with mental math or other simple mental tasks; “can’t think”
18. Short or long term memory loss
19. Inability to multi- task
20. Attention deficit disorder

7. Gastro- intestinal Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
21. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
22. Abdominal pain
23. Bloating
24. Nausea
25. Alternating between diarrhea and constipation

8. Neurological Symptoms
Related to Fibromyalgia
26. Numbness or tingling sensations in the face, hands, feet, arms or legs
27. Feeling as if the hands or feet are swelling, but without evidence of edema
28. High sensitivity of any of the following: bright lights, noise, cold
temperatures, certain odors or foods
29. Urinary urgency- feeling as if the bladder constantly needs to be emptied
30. Migraine headaches
31. Tension headaches

9. Psychological Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
32. Anxiety and panic
33. Chronic clinical depression
34. Post traumatic stress disorder

10. Hormonal- Endocrine
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
35. Adrenal gland dysfunction
36. Pituitary gland dysfunction
37. Thyroid gland dysfunction
38. Low insulin levels
39. Growth hormone dysfunction in some cases

11. Primary signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia
Not ever getting a
good night’s rest
“Wound up”
Endocrine system
dysfunction
Hyperactive
nervous system
Abnormalities in
the brain