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

Some studies show lower levels of magnesium in individuals with fibromyalgia. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025

For example, a headache could point to a transient ischemic attack or a condition like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, or fibromyalgia. —Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025

According to a study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology (2020), cannabis has been shown to reduce inflammation and pain perception, which is why it’s used for conditions like multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia. —Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025

Joe survived cancer but continues to deal with lung and stomach issues, while Sonia has thyroid disease and fibromyalgia. —Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fibromyalgia

• myalgia
• nostalgia

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