Long-term disorder that affects the muscles and joints
Symptoms may include widespread muscle and joint pain, tiredness, depression and anxiety
Cause unknown but may be associated with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, irritable bladder, restless leg syndrome and premenstrual syndrome
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females
Can occur at any age but more common in older adults
May be mild to severe and tends to recur at different times
Not life threatening
Treatments
Exercise regularly
Maintain good sleep habits
Keep your stress levels low
Maintain a healthy diet
FOR PAIN
Apply hot or cold packs to the area
Relaxation techniques
Distraction
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Schedule an Appointment
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