Taken as a group, DDS is probably the most common chronic condition that affects human beings. Goal is to develop better treatments to address the specific problems present in FMS patients. Bottom line is that any medical treatment must also include exercise and life style changes if the patient desires long-term benefits. Discussed recent research at the Sleep research center. See sleep info.
Females seem to be much more susceptible than males.
It was also though to be associated with hypochrondia. Now we know it is one of the most prevalent and painful of the Chronic Pain Disorders. They need to become more aware of FMS and its symptoms. The observational data we have collected on the Fibro Support Group Sue Nelson started, seems to indicate that none of the people had a strong foundation of aerobic based sport when they were younger. They were all relative sedentary as far as organized sports such as swimming, gymnastics, track, etc.