Fibromyalgia affects muscles and pain perception in the body. It has been seen that fibromyalgia is common among women; even though men too have been diagnosed with this disorder. Let us look at the symptoms of fibromyalgia in women:
1. Pain in certain areas: Though there is widespread pain, there are some ‘sensitive’ areas that tend to be more painful than the others. Symptoms of fibromyalgia in women in the form of pain is usually felt in areas like the shoulders, hips, knees and the neck. Testing these ‘sensitive’ areas can be a good way to diagnose fibromyalgia
2. Stiffness in the pain: If on waking up in the morning, if your body feels stiff and strained as if you had overdone an exercise, it is a symptom of fibromyalgia. The stiffness does begin to subside after some time
3. Fatigue: Excess fatigue is a common symptom of fibromyalgia in women. Sometimes, the pain may be so unbearable that she may find it difficult to move out of bed. Completing even little tasks may appear tiring
4. Inability to sleep: Due to fibromyalgia, women tend to find it difficult to get good sleep. Due to the nagging pain, the person may find it difficult to adopt one posture for sleeping.
5. Irritable bowel syndrome: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Is another symptom of fibromyalgia in women. The IBS is women when there is a flareup or triggering pain.
