fibromyalgia

noun

fi·​bro·​my·​al·​gia ˌfī-ˌbrō-ˌmī-ˈal-j(ē)ə 

: a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles and associated connective tissue structures that is typically accompanied by fatigue, headache, and sleep disturbances

fibromyalgic

ˌfī-ˌbrō-ˌmī-ˈal-jik 

adjective

fibromyalgic pain

fibromyalgic patients

fibromyalgic noun

plural fibromyalgics

Most fibromyalgics are women who have gradual onset of symptoms between the ages of 20 and 45.

—Landis Lum

Examples of fibromyalgia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gabapentin gained first approval in 1993, and is used to treat nerve pain, partial seizures and fibromyalgia. —Isabella Cueto, STAT, 22 May 2024

The review found that cannabinoids are effective in treating pain caused by rheumatic diseases, including back pain, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and others. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

But Crespo was also living with fibromyalgia, a chronic illness that causes pain, fatigue and brain fog. —USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024

For those who suffer from arthritis, fibromyalgia, and even neuropathic pain, CBD may be an effective all-natural alternative for living a pain-free life. —Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

fibromyalgia

noun

fi·​bro·​my·​al·​gia ˌfī-(ˌ)brō-ˌmī-ˈal-j(ē-)ə 

: a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles and associated connective tissue structures that is typically accompanied by fatigue, headache, and sleep disturbances

called also fibromyalgia syndrome, fibromyositis

fibromyalgic

ˌfī-(ˌ)brō-ˌmī-ˈal-jik 

adjective or noun