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Fibromyalgia is considered by some as a syndrome or collection of symptoms and by others as a disease entity. The doctors of the world are getting serious about the condition and now have meetings such as the "Copenhagen Fibromyalgia Symposium". The outstanding symptoms are pain (in muscles and joints) and stiffness. It is generally accepted that this must be whole body pain with representatives on both sides and above and below the waist. The list of symptoms is impressive and diversified. Some doctors now include what is called "The Fibro Five" which are; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression, Irritable Bowel, Interstitial Cystitis, Migraine Headache. Some include sleep disorders. In most severe cases the victims are not able to maintain employment. The Symptoms are varied and widespread: * Musculoskeletal pain and aching * Disturbed sleep patterns * Fatigue * Paraesthesis * Depression * Soft tissue swelling * Irritable bowel * TMJ and bruxism * Bursitis * Alle