This chronic condition is characterized by widespread muscle and joint pain, fatigue, anxiety, and sleep issues. It is commonly mistaken for rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Risk factors include a history of rheumatic disease and fibromyalgia in the family. Fibromyalgia is more common among middle-aged women.
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