Psychosocial Issues Ashley Webb

Fibromyalgia is considered to be a musculoskeletal syndrome of unknown etiology, that includes several symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and depression Approximately 2% of the population is diagnosed with fibromyalgia

History of widespread pain that has been present for at least three months Pain has to be present in at least eleven of the eighteen predetermined tender point sites when 4 kg of force is applied

Condition% of FMS with Condition Muscular Pain100 Fatigue96 Insomnia86 Joint Pain72 Headaches60 Restless Legs56 Numbness and Tingling52 Impaired Memory46 Leg Cramps42 Impaired Concentration41 Nervousness32 Depression (Major Depression)20