fibromyalgia
noun
fi·bro·my·al·gia
ˌfī-ˌbrō-ˌmī-ˈal-j(ē)ə 
: a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles and associated connective tissue structures that is typically accompanied by fatigue, headache, and sleep disturbances
fibromyalgic
noun
plural fibromyalgics
Most fibromyalgics are women who have gradual onset of symptoms between the ages of 20 and 45.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 23 May 2026
In Utah, The Bridge Recovery Center serves guests dealing with chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, depression, lupus and mood disorders.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Disorders such as long COVID share many overlapping symptoms with fibromyalgia, making misdiagnosis common.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Lady Gaga uses ice baths to help manage chronic pain from fibromyalgia.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
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“Fibromyalgia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fibromyalgia. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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fibromyalgia
noun
fi·bro·my·al·gia
ˌfī-(ˌ)brō-ˌmī-ˈal-j(ē-)ə
: a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles and associated connective tissue structures that is typically accompanied by fatigue, headache, and sleep disturbances
called also fibromyalgia syndrome, fibromyositis
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