Fibromyalgia is a common rheumatic syndrome indicating widespread pain in fibrous tissues, muscles, tendons, and other connective tissues, resulting in painful muscles without weakness. The cause of this disorder is unknown, although it is a chronic problem that can come and go for years.
The nine paired red circles are recognized as common tender points associated with fibromyalgia
Review Date: 11/1/2007 Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, Greg Juhn, M.T.P.W., David R. Eltz, Kelli A. Stacy, ELS. Previously reviewed by Steve Lee, DO, Rheumatology Fellow, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (5/3/2006).
