Etymed
fibromyalgia
Definition
A chronic condition characterized by widespread muscle pain and tenderness in fibrous tissues
Clinical context
A 45-year-old woman presents with widespread muscle pain that has persisted for 3 years, with tenderness in multiple tender points upon palpation. She reports fatigue and sleep disturbances but denies fever or joint swelling. Physical examination reveals widespread tenderness in fibrous tissues without evidence of inflammatory arthritis.
Mnemonic
FIBRO - Fatigue, Inflammation, Body pain, Restless