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Fibromyalgia is not a myth,it is a real medical condition involving muscle pain all over your body, which makes daily tasks hard to do. Pain levels for many people vary from mild to very severe.

An exact cause for fibromyalgia , are still  not known. Many researchers believe that there are some changes in the central nervous system is responsible for the chronic pain that many people experience with fibromyalgia.

Our body works through electrical signals sent from the nerves in our brain.Sometimes  nerves get damaged and they can send extra signals,signals that healthy nerves don’t send.By doing so these damaged nerves send the extra signals causing more pain.

Here is a few of the most common felt symptoms of fibromyalgia:                               

• Chronic widespread muscle pain
• Muscle soreness
• Tenderness
• Flu-like aching all over

Other symptoms may include:

• Problems sleeping like insomnia
• Morning stiffness
• Fatigue and tiredness
• Dull pain in the muscles

Even though the pain of fibromyalgia is hard to ignore, it may be difficult for some doctors to identify this condition. For example, there is no blood test or X-ray that can be used to help detect it. Plus, many of the symptoms of fibromyalgia are also found to mimmic other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Finding a fibromyalgia cure can start by exercise, such as walking, jogging, biking or gently stretching muscles may help ease the pain of fibromyalgia. So can having good emotional support and medication. People with fibromyalgia have more treatment options than they did in the past. Before starting any exercise program please consult with your doctor.