Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread body pain, extreme tiredness, and sleep problems because the brain processes pain signals differently than normal.
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic, or long-lasting, condition that affects your entire body rather than just one specific spot. It makes your muscles, tendons, and ligaments—the tough tissues that connect your muscles to your bones—feel sore, tender, or achy all over.
While researchers are still working to understand the exact root cause, it is known that the nervous system becomes oversensitive. Think of it like a volume knob for pain that is turned up way too high, making your brain react to sensations that shouldn't normally be painful.
Common Symptoms
- Widespread, dull aching pain that lasts for at least three months.
- "Fibro fog," which is a feeling of brain fog that makes it hard to focus or remember things.
- Feeling exhausted even after sleeping for a long time.
- Increased sensitivity to bright lights, loud noises, or strong smells.
- Headaches, including migraines.
- Feeling a pins-and-needles numbness in your hands and feet.