Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed diseases. It is a common pain disorder that causes widespread pain and tenderness to touch that can be all over the body, or in just one area. The severity of the symptoms vary from person to person and never go away entirely. The weather and time of day can cause flare ups. Affecting mainly women, it is a chronic disease that can affect from children to older adults. Symptoms include but are not limited to, headaches, migraines, facial pain, depression, anxiety, mood changes, painful menstrual periods, dizziness, dry mouth, eyes and skin, increase sensitivity to noise, odors, bright lights and touch. Area(s) affected include; back of head, upper back, neck, elbows,
