Pain (intense, throbbing and stabbing, wave like-sensations) all over the body and tiredness and is caused by pain signals processed by the brain appear to be exaggerated, amplifying the sensation of pain in muscles and soft tissues.
One can have constant symptoms or ‘flares up’ of symptoms.
Further, it must persist for at least 3 months, spread to four out of five body regions (four quadrants in the older 2010 guidelines), and be triggered by at least 11 out of 18 trigger points (Trigger points are hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle, often felt as painful knots, that can cause localized or referred pain).
Diagnosis Tests
It is difficult to diagnose since other conditions have similar symptoms and there is no specific test to diagnose it.
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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Aerobic and strengthening exercises, adding cognitive-behavioural therapy if needed, then progress to other physical therapies such as acupuncture, hydrotherapy, meditative movement therapy, and mindfulness stress reduction.
