What are the main signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia?

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    Last Updated: May 16, 2025

    The main sign of fibromyalgia is chronic widespread pain, but people with the condition also experience a variety of symptoms including fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive dysfunction, migraines, anxiety or depression, digestive issues, and sensitivity to sensory stimuli.

    Chronic widespread pain is the most common and well-known symptom. However, further research has found that people with FM also experience a myriad of symptoms, such as:[1]

    • Fatigue
    • Sleep disturbances
    • Cognitive dysfunction
    • Migraines
    • Anxiety/depression
    • Digestive disturbances
    • Sensitivity to odors, lights, and sounds.