Trigger-point pain at characteristic locations is the defining symptom of fibromyalgia. The most commonly affected locations are on the nape of the neck, the neck itself, shoulders, trunk, low back, and thighs.
For a diagnosis of fibromyalgia to be made, two factors must be present: the first is unexplained pain that last at least three months that is widespread. The second is pain, in at least 11 of the 18 tender points when gentle pressure is applied. In my next post, I will include a Tender Point Chart.
There are many other symptoms that may coexist alongside the pain, including:
- fatigue
- sleep disturbances
- irritable bowl syndrome
- anxiety
- depression
- concentration difficulty
- memory problems
- dizziness
- premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- heart palpitations
- headaches
- temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ)
- and other odd sensations like tingling of the skin
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