Fibromyalgia, also known as fibromyalgia syndrome and fibromyositis, is a chronic pain disorder that affects people physically, socially, and mentally. It can affect any area of ​​the body and affect multiple areas. This disorder is more common in women, but it can also affect men and children of all ethnic groups. Most people are diagnosed between the ages of twenty and fifty. People with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or spinal arthritis have an increased risk of developing fibromyalgia. This disorder cannot be passed from one person to another. There are three main symptoms of fibromyalgia: pain, fatigue and sleep problems. The pain experienced by people with this disorder is chronic and widespread. The pain can spread to any part of the body. Many patients describe the pain as a feeling of being shot, stabbed, and deep muscle aches. The pain these people suffer from also causes numbness, burning and tingling sensations. Their pain can be affected by factors such as weather, stress, exercise and fatigue. People with fibromyalgia suffer from intense fatigue. This disrupts their normal lives and affects them socially. Finally, fibromyalgia patients suffer from immense sleep problems. They rarely sleep deeply or peacefully because they are constantly interrupted by wake-like brain activity. Some other symptoms may include coordination problems, dizziness, migraines, problems with memory and concentration, and skin sensitivities. The cause of fibromyalgia is still unknown, but researchers believe it is related to a disorder of central processing neurotransmitters. They believe that pain is caused by the amplification of abnormal sensory processing in the nervous system. Some studies suggest genes are involved, but...... middle of article......al Library of Medicine, February 2, 2012. Web. December 28, 2013. “Fibromyalgia”. Quick facts about. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, July 2011. Web. December 29, 2013. “Fibromyalgia: MedlinePlus.” United States National Library of Medicine. US National Library of Medicine, nd Web. December 28, 2013. .FRP Group. “6 Biology.” The #1 volume library. Nashville, TN: Southwestern, 2007. 82. Print. “National Fibromyalgia Association: Welcome to the National Fibromyalgia Association. » National Fibromyalgia Association: Welcome to the National Fibromyalgia Association. National Fibromyalgia Association, nd Web. December 30. 2013. .