Medical Report: Do you know the symptoms of fibromyalgia?

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Many people suffer from frustrating health issues like chronic pain, mood disturbances, poor sleep and fatigue. Chronic pain affects about 15% of the population.

Health issues like this have many causes, but when a group of health issues occur together, the symptoms can provide a tip for making a diagnosis. This is the case with fibromyalgia.

According to the American College of Rheumatology , 2% of people deal with fibromyalgia at some point in their lives. The combination of chronic pain along with fatigue, sleep problems, cognitive issues and mood swings can make each day a struggle. When you have a condition with multiple symptoms, it is important to discuss it with your doctor who may help you solve the puzzle.

Get more medical reports from Dr. Brian McDonough .

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