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

For example, Nordic walking may reduce pain and fatigue in people with chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, one study found. —Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025

In September 2017, Gaga postponed multiple performances in Europe and later canceled the last ten stops of the tour after being hospitalized, citing pain due to fibromyalgia. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025

Exercise effectively manages pain from conditions such as lower back pain, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. —Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025

It’s now being used to treat migraines, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, and anxiety. —Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fibromyalgia

• myalgia
• nostalgia

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