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

ˌfī-ˌbrō-ˌmī-ˈal-jik 

adjective

fibromyalgic pain

fibromyalgic patients

fibromyalgic noun

plural fibromyalgics

Most fibromyalgics are women who have gradual onset of symptoms between the ages of 20 and 45.

—Landis Lum

Examples of fibromyalgia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many people with fibromyalgia also experience nerve pain and tingling in the limbs and/or face. —Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024

For example, one study found that malic acid supplements didn't offer relief for those with fibromyalgia symptoms.14 Malic acid supplements should not take the place of prescribed medical interventions. —Mary Choy, Health, 14 July 2024

Illnesses and conditions like the flu, autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia can all raise your risk of experiencing pain. —Heidi Cope, Health, 17 Aug. 2024

Some of the common causes of face tingling are certain medications, allergies, anxiety, migraines, nerve damage, Bell’s palsy, shingles, multiple sclerosis, stroke, trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia. —Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

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

fibromyalgic

ˌfī-(ˌ)brō-ˌmī-ˈal-jik 

adjective or noun