Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome of unknown cause that causes pain throughout the body and other symptoms, such as frequent tiredness and sleep disorders, for example. Understand more about the main signs of this problem.
The pain caused by fibromyalgia, despite being generalized, becomes more intense when one presses on certain specific points of the body, the so-called painful points of fibromyalgia and that can be represented on a map, as we have shown.
Map of painful spots
In this image you can see the main pain points of fibromyalgia, which are located:
- On the front and back of the neck;
- At the back of the shoulders;
- In the upper part of the chest;
- On the elbows;
- In the upper part of the buttocks;
- In the hip;
- On our knees.
People who suffer from fibromyalgia have chronic pain, but this may be even more present or aggravated when the weather changes and the rain arrives. Learn why this can happen and how to relieve this pain here.
How to confirm the diagnosis
The diagnosis of fibromyalgia should be made by a general practitioner and is usually done when there is intense pain in 3 to 6 different areas of the body for at least 3 months or less severe pain in 7 or more different areas of the body, also for at least 3 months.
How is the treatment done?
The treatment of fibromyalgia aims to control your symptoms and can be done with painkillers, massages, physiotherapy or alternative therapies like aromatherapy or acupuncture, for example. Learn more about fibromyalgia treatment.
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