AMARILLO – An estimated five million Americans age 18 or older are affected by fibromyalgia – a chronic condition causing pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points, said a Texas AgriLife Extension Service specialist.
Although fibromyalgia is often considered an arthritis-related condition, it is not truly a form of arthritis because it does not cause inflammation or damage to joints or muscles, said Andrew Crocker, AgriLife Extension gerontology specialist.
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