Secondary Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized mainly by pain mainly in the muscles which involves no associated damage to the tissues. Primary fibromyalgia is a term given to fibromyalgia that occurs for no apparent reason whereas secondary fibromyalgia has an identifiable cause. The primary form is more common than the secondary form. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Secondary Fibromyalgia is available below.
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Prognosis for Secondary Fibromyalgia: The prognosis is highly variable with some people having a relatively quick resolution of symptoms whereas others have persisting symptoms for months or years. The severity of symptoms may also vary amongst patients from mild to debilitating.
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