What is FMS Syndrome

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain illness also known as “the invisible illness.” Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain illnesses in the world that affects about 10 million people in the U.S., and up to 6% of the population worldwide. While it mostly affects women at a rate of 75-90 percent, it also affects men and children, and has no specific nationality.

Subsequently, Fibromyalgia has recently not been classified as a disease, but, as a syndrome. Why? Fibromyalgia is widespread body pain that affects each of the 4 quadrants of the human body, but does not cause any diseases in the body. It is, however, all the medications that you will be prescribed to manage the FMS that will cause other health issues. Keep in mind there are several tests, x-rays, and doctor appointments that you will endure to rule out other diseases before a diagnosis can be made.

Fibromyalgia presents itself as pain, pure, raw widespread pain all over the body. The pain can be all at once, known as a “flare,” or the pain can be periodic in many parts of the body, with the neck and shoulder region seeming to be the most affected. Sometimes, the pain takes turns... I guess that's when the FMS is being empathetic and decides to only hurt you in one place at a time. And that is a much-needed break, those are called, “Good Days”, because you can still function and be somewhat mobile.