Signs and Symptoms
Chronic, widespread pain that lasts three months or more, with no clear cause, combined with tenderness in at least 11 of 18 well-defined tender point sites on the body
Pains, aches, and stiffness in several muscle groups, joints, and in all four quadrants of the body
Pain that moves from one part of the body to another, most commonly felt in the neck, chest, arms, legs, hips, and back
Pain that may be variously characterized as deep aching, radiating, gnawing, shooting, or burning
Body aches and stiffness upon awakening
Headaches and jaw pain
Disturbed sleep patterns
Fatigue
Anxiety
Depression
Digestive system difficulties, as in swallowing, alternating diarrhea and constipation, or recurring abdominal pain
Numbness or tingling in parts of the body
Increased sensitivity to bright lights, noise, odors, and various foods
Alternating feelings of hot and cold
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