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Who should be on my healthcare team if I have fibromyalgia?

Many different types of physicians treat patients with fibromyalgia, including:
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How is fibromyalgia treated?

Most people with fibromyalgia do get better over time. There's no cure or quick fix, and... Full Answer

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Is fibromyalgia a degenerative disease?

Fibromyalgia does not destroy joints, muscles, or nerves. Although people with fibromyalgia... Full Answer

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Is fibromyalgia a real disease?

An explosion of research has been looking into the causes of fibromyalgia. Although scientists... Full Answer

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Can fibromyalgia symptoms improve?

A 5-year study following fibromalgia symptoms in almost 300 women found significant improvement... Full Answer

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What can I expect if I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia?

Unlike people with many other medical conditions, people with fibromyalgia have a good... Full Answer

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Is fibromyalgia genetic?

Studies have shown that 28% of people born to a mother who had fibromyalgia also had the... Full Answer

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What causes fibromyalgia?

In most cases, people don't know why their fibromyalgia started. The symptoms of fibromyalgia... Full Answer

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Can fibromyalgia affect my ability to work?

Fibromyalgia often affects the ability to work. A survey comparing people with fibromyalgia to... Full Answer

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How can a woman's fibromyalgia affect her family?

Women with fibromyalgia often worry that their symptoms will disrupt family life when they are... Full Answer

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How can fibromyalgia affect a woman's daily life?

Fibromyalgia can have a profound impact on everyday life. A national survey of women with... Full Answer

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Do men receive the same treatment for fibromyalgia as women?

As with most medical conditions, men with fibromyalgia typically delay seeing a physician until... Full Answer

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How is fibromyalgia treated in children?

Few studies have tested which treatments work in children with fibromyalgia. Educating children... Full Answer

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What are common fibromyalgia symptoms in children and adolescents?

The most common fibromyalgia symptoms in children and adolescents include aching all over,... Full Answer

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Why is the diagnosis of fibromyalgia often missed in men?

Although fibromyalgia is more common in women, men can also be affected. Because fibromyalgia... Full Answer

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