FMS Symptoms
FMS symptoms can be as individual as the people who have the syndrome. Stress, physical activity, diet, time of day, and other variables can cause different people to experience different symptoms. In general, FMS symptoms include:

• Restless sleep
  
• Fatigue
  
• Morning stiffness
  
• Diminished energy
  
• Headaches and facial pain
  
• Depression and mood swings
  
• Weight gain
  
• Memory and concentration problems
  
• Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet
  
• Chest pain
  
• Irritable bladder
  
• Dry eyes, skin, and mouth
  
• Painful menstrual periods
  
• Dizziness
  
• Anxiety
  
• Sensitivity to odors, noises, bright lights, and touch
  
• TMJ (Temporomandibular joint diseases and disorders, a collection of conditions characterized by pain in the jaw and surrounding tissues.)
  
• Reynaud's Syndrome. (A potentially debilitating condition that causes periods of severely restricted blood flow to the fingers and toes and sometimes to other parts of the body.
  
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (A functional disorder causing cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation.)

Diagnosing FMS
FMS can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are similar to many other disorders and diseases. There are no lab tests to confirm a diagnosis, and FMS and is often determined after other conditions have been ruled out. FMS is diagnosed when at least 11 of the 18 specific tender points are painful when pressed, and when the pain has been present for at least three months, is wide spread, and is often followed by stiffness. Because symptoms vary, some people with FMS may have fewer painful tender points.

• At least 11 of 18 specific tender points are painful when pressed.(Because symptoms vary widely, some people with FMS may have fewer painful tender points.)
  
• The pain has been present for at least three months, is widespread, and is often followed by stiffness.