Fibromyalgia is a common painful medical condition. It causes long-term and wide-spread body pain. Additionally, it causes tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons and soft tissues. The severity of fibromyalgia symptoms, however, varies from person to person. Quite often, symptoms disappear and then return. (1)
Over 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia. 90 percent of them are women. Early symptoms of fibromyalgia include widespread pain, but long-term sufferers often also see symptoms of fatigue, anxiety and depression. (2)
Lack of sleep can contribute to diminished cognitive functioning. It can also worsen symptoms of depression and anxiety. Additionally, sleep disorders are common with fibromyalgia. For example, those who suffer from fibromyalgia may also have either sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome. (4)
Here are some other fibromyalgia symptoms you should know about:
1. Headaches
Many people who suffer from fibromyalgia have reported headache as a symptom. (3)2. Sleep Disorders

3. Stomach Pain
This goes beyond mere pain. It's a myriad of stomach issues. Constipation, diarrhea, frequent abdominal pain and bloating, abdominal gas, and nausea are commonly found in roughly 40 to 70 percent of fibromyalgia patients. (5)4. Anxiety
Many people suffering from fibromyalgia also suffer from anxiety. This could be anxiety due to a disease that is difficult to understand or treat or because the body creates anxiety in the brain due to the constant pain a person can experience. No matter the reason, it is important to take this symptom seriously.
5. Fibro Fog
Fibro fog, a commonly used term, refers to the various cognitive issues that come with fibromyalgia. It involves the impairment of memory, ability to focus, and ability to concentrate on mental tasks. (6)6. Stiffness and Tingling
Many people who suffer from fibromyalgia wake with stiffness. They also experience numbness or tingling in extremities. (7)7. Sensitivity to External Stimuli
This is another one of the early symptoms of fibromyalgia. It includes allodynia, which is spontaneous pain and discomfort. It's triggered by such things as bed sheets, a cool breeze, or even a pair of socks. (8) This sensitivity also includes a heightened sensitivity to loud noises, bright lights and temperature. (9)