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What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a long-term chronic condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness. The condition is quite common, with estimates that up to 1 in 25 may be affected. Widespread pain, fatigue and sleep disturbance are the main symptoms of fibromyalgia, however other symptoms may include poor circulation, headaches, irritability, an urgent need to urinate, particularly at night, and irritable or uncomfortable bowels

Most of us will experience a problem with our eyes at some point in our lives. Mr Michael Andrew Roberts, Consultant Ophthalmologist with St Joseph's Hospital, talks about some of the most common problems, how to spot them and how they're treated... "Ophthalmologists are medically trained doctors who have completed specialist training in the diagnosis and management of eye conditions

Fibromyalgia
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Fibromyalgia is a long-term chronic condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness. Whilst Fibromyalgia in itself does not cause lasting damage to the body, it can have a major impact on a person’s quality of life.