Secondary Fibromyalgia

Secondary Fibromyalgia: Introduction

Secondary Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized mainly by pain mainly in the muscles which involves no associated damage to the tissues. Primary fibromyalgia is a term given to fibromyalgia that occurs for no apparent reason whereas secondary fibromyalgia has an identifiable cause. The primary form is more common than the secondary form. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Secondary Fibromyalgia is available below.

Symptoms of Secondary Fibromyalgia

• Musculoskeletal pain
• Muscle spasms
• Muscle cramps
• Waking up still feeling tired
• Persistent lack of energy
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Secondary Fibromyalgia: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Secondary Fibromyalgia:

• The main complications of fibromyalgia revolves around the patients' ability to cope with their symptoms. Some patients may overuse certain medications such as painkillers which can become a problem. Others may suffer significant emotional and social repercussions as well as frustration which can affect their quality of life
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Secondary Fibromyalgia?

• Failure to diagnose Secondary Fibromyalgia
• Undiagnosed: Secondary Fibromyalgia

Treatments for Secondary Fibromyalgia

• Aerobic exercises
• Heat
• Hot baths
• Heat lamps
• Massage
• more treatments...»

See full list of 18 treatments for Secondary Fibromyalgia

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Secondary Fibromyalgia

Medical research articles related to Secondary Fibromyalgia include:

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• more research...»

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Prognosis for Secondary Fibromyalgia

Prognosis for Secondary Fibromyalgia: The prognosis is highly variable with some people having a relatively quick resolution of symptoms whereas others have persisting symptoms for months or years. The severity of symptoms may also vary amongst patients from mild to debilitating.

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