anyone can develop fibromyalgia, even though it impacts around 7 times as many girls as men.

The condition generally develops between the ages of 30 and 50, but can arise in people of any age, including kids and the elderly.

It's not clear precisely how many people are affected by fibromyalgia, despite the fact that research has suggested it can be a relatively common condition.

A few estimates propose nearly 1 in 20 people may be suffering from fibromyalgia to some degree.

One of the most important reasons it is not clear how many people are affected is due to the fact fibromyalgia can be a hard condition to diagnose.

There may be no specific test for the condition, and the symptoms may be similar to a number of different conditions.

Even though there may be currently no remedy for fibromyalgia, there are treatments to help relieve some of the symptoms and make the condition easier to live with.

Treatment tends to be a combination of:

● Medication – together with antidepressants and painkillers
● Talking therapies – such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and counselling
● Lifestyle adjustments – such as exercise programmes and relaxation strategies

Exercising in particular has been observed to have a number of vital benefits for people with fibromyalgia, which include helping to lessen pain.