If so, you might have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by achey muscle pain that has no obvious physical cause. The painful muscles are most commonly found in the neck, shoulders, upper chest, and the back and hips, although any muscle can be involved. This condition is more common in women, and symptoms start between the ages of 20 and 40 years.
Most people describe the muscle pain from fibromyalgia as burning, shooting, stabbing, or throbbing.
The pain is more common in the morning hours. At this time, there is no known cause for fibromyalgia. It is sometimes difficult to determine if you have fibromyalgia, since there are no specific tests for it. This process can be very frustrating, especially when no cause is found for the condition, yet the pain is very real. Diagnosis is made based on symptoms.