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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