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Psychosocial Issues Ashley Webb. Fibromyalgia is considered to be a musculoskeletal syndrome of unknown etiology, that includes several symptoms such.

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1 Psychosocial Issues Ashley Webb

2 Fibromyalgia is considered to be a musculoskeletal syndrome of unknown etiology, that includes several symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and depression Approximately 2% of the population is diagnosed with fibromyalgia

3 History of widespread pain that has been present for at least three months Pain has to be present in at least eleven of the eighteen predetermined tender point sites when 4 kg of force is applied

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5 Condition% of FMS with Condition Muscular Pain100 Fatigue96 Insomnia86 Joint Pain72 Headaches60 Restless Legs56 Numbness and Tingling52 Impaired Memory46 Leg Cramps42 Impaired Concentration41 Nervousness32 Depression (Major Depression)20


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