But this is clearly not the case.

Chronic widespread pain is theprimary symptomof fibromyalgia.

Even then, a person must meetcertain diagnostic criteriabefore a diagnosis can be considered definitive.

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It is a condition characterized by uncertainty and one for treatment may or may not always be effective.

More importantly, you remove the stress that can make the condition worse.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Fibromyalgia.

NIH Genetics Home Reference.Fibromyalgia.