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Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals.
Symptoms sometimes begin after a physical trauma, surgery, infection or significant psychological stress. In other cases, symptoms gradually accumulate over time with no single triggering event.
Women are much more likely to develop fibromyalgia than are men. Many people who have fibromyalgia also have tension headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression.
 there is a natural cure for fibromyalgia, a variety of medications can help control symptoms. Exercise, relaxation and stress-reduction measures also may help. While natural roots and herbs cure you from it completely and permanently without any side effects.
Widespread pain. The pain associated with fibromyalgia often is described as a constant dull ache that has lasted for at least three months. To be considered widespread, the pain must occur on both sides of your body and above and below your waist.Fatigue. People with fibromyalgia often awaken tired, even though they report sleeping for long periods of time. Sleep is often disrupted by pain, and many patients with fibromyalgia have other sleep disorders, such as restless legs syndrome and sleep apnea.Cognitive difficulties. A symptom commonly referred to as "fibro fog" impairs the ability to focus, pay attention and concentrate on mental tasks.Other problems. Many people who have fibromyalgia also may experience depression, headaches, and pain or cramping in the lower abdomen.
CAUSES
**Abnormal pain messages**
One of the main theories is that people with fibromyalgia have developed changes in the way the central nervous system processes the pain messages carried around the body.
This could be the result of changes to chemicals in the nervous system.
The central nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves) transmits information all over your body through a network of specialised cells.
Changes in the way this system works may explain why fibromyalgia results in constant feelings of, and extreme sensitivity to, pain.
***Chemical imbalances... 
Research has found people with fibromyalgia have abnormally low levels of the hormones serotonin, noradrenaline and dopamine in their brains.
Low levels of these hormones may be a key factor in the cause of fibromyalgia, as they're important in regulating things like:
moodappetitesleepbehaviour
your response to stressful situationsThese hormones also play a role in processing pain messages sent by the nerves. Increasing the hormone levels with medication can disrupt these signals.Some researchers have also suggested that changes in the levels of some other hormones, such as cortisol, which is released when the body is under stress, may contribute to fibromyalgia.
Genetics
Research has suggested genetics may play a small part in the development of fibromyalgia, with some people perhaps more likely than others to develop the condition because of their genes.
Possible triggers
Fibromyalgia is often triggered by a stressful event, including physical stress or emotional (psychological) stress.Possible triggers for the condition include:
an injurya viral infectiongiving birthhaving an operationthe breakdown of a relationshipbeing in an abusive relationshipthe death of a loved one


{{Genetics}} Because fibromyalgia tends to run in families, there may be certain genetic mutations that may make you more susceptible to developing the disorder.
{Infections} . Some illnesses appear to trigger or aggravate fibromyalgia.
{{Physical or emotional trauma.}} Post-traumatic stress disorder has been linked to fibromyalgia.
<<<Why does it hurt?>>
Researchers believe repeated nerve stimulation causes the brains of people with fibromyalgia to change. This change involves an abnormal increase in levels of certain chemicals in the brain that signal pain (neurotransmitters). In addition, the brain's pain receptors seem to develop a sort of memory of the pain and become more sensitive, meaning they can overreact to pain signals.