Fibromyalgia
Widespread soft-tissue pain and severe fatigue that disrupts every aspect of daily life.
What you need to know about fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) causes widespread pain in the soft tissues along with severe, debilitating fatigue. The most common symptom is deep muscular pain that may present as throbbing, shooting, stabbing, or burning.
The Social Security Administration evaluates fibromyalgia under SSR 12-2p, which requires a documented diagnosis from a licensed physician along with specific criteria — tender points, repeated symptoms, and the exclusion of other disorders.
Fibromyalgia claims are frequently denied because the condition lacks objective imaging or laboratory findings. We know how to build a record of treatment notes, symptom diaries, and physician opinions that demonstrates the true severity of your impairment.
Common symptoms and findings.
- Widespread musculoskeletal pain
- Severe, persistent fatigue
- Tender points on examination
- Sleep disturbance and unrefreshing sleep
- Cognitive difficulties (fibro fog)
- Headaches and migraines
- Irritable bowel symptoms
- Stiffness and reduced range of motion
- Anxiety or depression secondary to pain
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