Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, exhaustion, and cognitive problems. Fibromyalgia symptoms can be confused with those of arthritis or joint inflammation.

Although it frequently coexists with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus, it is not an autoimmune disease.

Fibromyalgia does not cause joint or muscle inflammation or damage, but it can make people feel more pain in their joints and muscles. To help manage the illness, a rheumatologist or other professional will create a treatment plan. Typically, a combination of pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapy will be used.