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Fibromyalgia Health Center

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Have you been diagnosed with fibromyalgia? Maybe you want to know more about fibromyalgia causes, trigger points, and depression. Knowledge is power when it comes to any chronic illness.

Basics

What Is Fibromyalgia?

Think you might have fibromyalgia? Learn more about fibromyalgia with its chronic muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and tender points. Read about standard and alternative treatments for fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia in Children and Teens

Learn about features of fibromyalgia in children and teenagers and how it’s treated.

Causes

Fibromyalgia Causes

Learn more about what causes the pain, stiffness, and fatigue of fibromyalgia, including the link to genetics, stress, injuries, and hormones.

Fibromyalgia and Depression

Does fibromyalgia cause depression? Or does depression lead to fibromyalgia? Discover the connection between fibromyalgia and depression and find out if you or a loved one is at risk.