The K health guide to

Fibromyalgia

A poorly understood medical condition that affects the joints and/or soft tissues and causes chronic pain and difficulty in doing things. Fibromyalgia is frequently associated with mental health problems. more

How did people like you experience Fibromyalgia?

Below you can see what K knows about how 1312 real people experienced Fibromyalgia, including:

  1. Symptoms to watch for
  2. Testing
  3. Treatment
  4. Recovery

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What to watch out for if you have Fibromyalgia:

Watch for symptoms like Muscle pain and Fatigue.

Concerning Symptoms

People Like You often seek further care if:

  • They develop swelling or redness in a joint or joints
  • They develop a fever over 100.4 F
  • They notice significant weight loss or weight gain
  • Symptoms worsen or do not improve despite appropriate treatment

Potential Symptoms

Muscle pain
Fatigue
Insomnia
Back pain
Joint pain

Testing for Fibromyalgia

No specific tests. Physicians often perform a physical examination.

How to treat Fibromyalgia

Who do people see?

Most people like you saw a Primary Care Physician to diagnose and/or treat their Fibromyalgia, and were in some cases referred to a Primary Care Physician or a Pain Management Physician.

How is it treated?

Explore treatment options, like gentle graded exercise, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and medications.


How long does it take to recover from Fibromyalgia?

Recovery time for most cases of Fibromyalgia is lifetime.