“Tender points fibromyalgia svg” by Sav vas – Own work

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a medical condition characterised by chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to pressure. Symptoms other than pain may occur, leading to the use of the term fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Other symptoms include fatigue, sleep disturbance and joint stiffness. Some people also report difficulty with swallowing, bowel and bladder abnormalities, numbness and tingling and cognitive problems, Fibromyalgia is frequently associated with psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety. Not all people with fibromyalgia experience all associated symptoms.

This page from this Molly’s fund website (our friends in Portland, Oregon) gives lots of helpful information about Fibromyalgia and information about its links to Lupus.