People with fibromyalgia can have difficulty getting a definitive diagnosis and finding an effective treatment plan. For many patients, the condition involves a confounding array of symptoms, including chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance and mood disorders. One factor associated with fibromyalgia symptoms is a patient#39;s weight, according to a Mayo Clinic study published this month in ...

People with fibromyalgia can have difficulty getting a definitive diagnosis and finding an effective treatment plan. For many patients, the condition involves a confounding array of symptoms, including chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance and mood disorders.

Title: Obesity Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms Category: Health News Created: 2/8/2012 6:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/9/2012

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Obese people are not only at greater risk for fibromyalgia, they are likely to experience more severe symptoms of the condition, such as chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance and mood disorders, according to a new study.

One factor associated with fibromyalgia symptoms is a patient#39;s weight, according to a Mayo Clinic study published this month in quot;Arthritis Care Research.quot; A higher rate of obesity in those who have fibromyalgia may be caused by a cycle of pain and physical inactivity.