Review of Systemic Symptoms

In a review of 1,500 patients with fibromyalgia, Robert Olin, M.D., Ph.D., has determined these symptoms to be present and has compiled the frequency in which they occur in those studied.

90 - 100%
Generalized Pain
Fatigue
Stiffness
Morning Fatigue

70 - 90%
Post-Exertional Malaise
Sleep Disturbances
Morning Stiffness
Headaches
Tenderness
Swollen Feeling in Tissues
Numbness and Tingling
Cognitive Impairment ("Fibrofog")
Dizziness
Sensitivity to Noise, Smell and Stress
Dysmenorrhea (severe menstrual cramping)
Dry Mouth

50 - 70%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Blurred Vision
Affective Lability (mood swings)
Heart Palpitations
Cold Extremities
Feverous Feelings
Allergies

15 - 50%
Restless Legs
Muscle Twitches
Itchy Skin
Heart Disturbances
Night Sweats
Migraines
Breathing Problems
Infection Proneness
Skin Manifestations (rashes)
Interstitial cystitis
TMJ Dysfunction
Multiple Chemical Sensitivities

Below 15%
Major Depression (concurrent)