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"Fibromyalgia"

by Karen Lee Richards
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Definition: Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness characterized by pain, fatigue and poor sleep. It is a problem of disordered sensory processing which leads to hyper-sensitization and pain amplification.
Pronunciation: fie bro my AL ja
Also Known As: Fibromyalgia Syndrome, FM, FMS

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