Fibromyalgia: characterized by chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to pressure. Other symptoms include debilitating fatigue, sleep disturbance and joint stiffness. I also have difficulty with swallowing, numbness and tingling. Fibromyalgia is estimated to affect 2–4% of the population, with a female to male incidence ratio of approximately 9:1 (lucky men!).
Evidence from research conducted the last three decades has revealed abnormalities within the central nervous system caused by childhood stress - me, childhood stress - NAH! Wait until the book comes out!
