Fibromyalgia

Key facts Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, involving tiredness and pain in many parts of your body. The pain comes from a signal in your brain, not from damage to your muscles or bones. Your symptoms can get worse at times of stress and change. There is no test for fibromyalgia — it is diagnosed by looking at your symptom pattern. There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but you can learn to relieve your symptoms with a combination of lifestyle changes, psychological therapies and medicines. What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain and muscle stiffness in