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    Fibromyalgia is a medical condition that is characterized by chronic pain and tenderness that affects the muscles, joints and tendons, as well as other soft tissue in the body. Other symptoms of fibromyalgia can include fatigue, migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, numbness and tingling, sleeping problems and palpitations. Fibromyalgia can occur on its own, or it can be part of a disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Fibromyalgia symptoms can range from being mild and can sometimes go away

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    Fibromyalgia is a non-communicable, or non-contagious, syndrome that those afflicted suffer from long-term, full-body aches and pains and tenderness in joints, muscles, or tendons. Fibromyalgia can also cause fatigue, sleep deprivation, headaches, anxiety, or depression. The exact cause of Fibromyalgia is currently unknown, but there are many known triggers or stimulants that have been linked with the syndrome. Physical or emotional trauma is one possible cause. Another possible explanation for

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    important topic is being discussed, and it concerns fibromyalgia. Indeed, there are many views about this chronic disorder. However, Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by wide spread, monoarticular musculoskeletal pain and fatigue with multiple tender points (Lewis, Pg. 1590). People with fibromyalgia may also experience nonrestorative sleep, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, and anxiety (Lewis, Pg. 1590). Additionally, fibromyalgia has a varied and fluctuating clinical spectrum

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    Introduction Fibromyalgia is a common musculoskeletal condition with symptoms of widespread muscle and joint pain, and fatigue. Many different medications are available to treat this sometimes-debilitating disease, including narcotics. The harmful effects of narcotics overuse to treat a wide variety of pain disorders are seen increasingly throughout the United States. With providers becoming concerned over using pain medication and causing harm to patients, a further look at alternative treatment

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    Have you ever wondered what fibromyalgia is or how people living with it felt? People with fibromyalgia experience pain in ways no one else can really understand. Fibromyalgia is no mystery and it is caused by biofilm bacteria. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread of musculoskeletal and chronic pain disorder that causes pain and tenderness throughout your entire body. I effects people physically, mentally, and socially. The pain experience is described as deep muscular aching, shooting, throbbing

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    Fibromyalgia is a disease known to cause chronic, muscular pain and tenderness at specific areas on the body. Fibromyalgia claims two to four percent of Americans with ninety percent being women. Fibromyalgia can be a disabling condition and can be a tremendous frustration. The cause of fibromyalgia remains unknown so there is not a definite way to prevent it. The symptoms of fibromyalgia vary so much that it may take a long time to diagnose. Fibromyalgia is typically very painful and the aching

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    Fibromyalgia is a chronic medical condition that involves musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and localized tenderness. It also affects your memory, mood and sleeping habits, in addition to a range of other symptoms that affect different body systems. Fibromyalgia primarily affects women, but can also affect men and children (Biundo, 2017). This paper will discuss the symptoms and hypothetical causes of Fibromyalgia. Symptoms of Fibromyalgia There are many different symptoms that affect people with

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    Abstract Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that is characterized by a set of symptoms. These symptoms include muscle pain, joint pain, and fatigue. It can also lead to depression. Fibromyalgia has been compared to other disorders such as bursitis and tendinitis. The similarities in signs and symptoms make it a little difficult to diagnose. Women are most likely to be diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. It is still unknown as to why Fibromyalgia is more common in women. However, men and children are still

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    Fibromyalgia is a quite common chronic disorder, causing an overall sensation of pain and tenderness. It could be in one area of the body, but could also spread to others. Fibromyalgia tends to affect not only the physical, but mental and social way of life of the sufferer. Approximately 2-4% of Americans experience Fibromyalgia first hand, that is around 10 million people in the U.S alone, women typically being more susceptible than men. This disease is known to occur in all people, even children

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    Fibromyalgia Case Study

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    Fibromyalgia is defined as a chronic disease characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, tenderness in specific areas, and also sleep disturbance. This disease can affect numerous aspects of the human body, including the oral cavity. With that being stated, victims of this disease have to keep up with their dental hygiene in order to maintain their own personal comfort, as well as for affective treatment. “Appropriate dental hygiene management requires an understanding of disease characteristics

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