1. Fibromyalgia : Causes, incidence, and risk factors  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
The cause of this disorder is unknown. Physical or emotional trauma may play a role in development of the syndrome. Some evidence suggests that fibromyalgia patients have abnormal pain transmission responses. It has been suggested that sleep distu...• Reviewer: Ariel D. Teitel, MD, MBA, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

2. Fibromyalgia  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Fibromyalgia (formerly known as fibrositis) is an inflammation of the fibrous or connective tissue (muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons) of the body. Widespread pain , fatigue, and multiple tender points characterize this condition. Other symp...• Author: Michele R. Webb