Synonyms: fibromyalgia syndrome, fibrositis
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder. The cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, but there is some evidence for a genetic predisposition, abnormalities in the stress response system or hypothalamic-pituitary axis, and possible triggering events.1
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/fibromyalgia-pro