Fibromyalgia was previously called "fibrositis," but this name was changed when it became evident that inflammation was not a part of this condition. From Wordnik.com. [Dana Ullman: Exploring the Research on Homeopathic Treatment for Fibromyalgia] Reference
OTHER NAMES: fibromyositis; fibrositis; myofascial pain syndrome. From Wordnik.com. [THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE] Reference
A lso called fibromyalgia syndrome, fibromyositis, fibrositis. www. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
The condition is popularly known as "stiff neck," and is probably associated with fibrositis of the affected muscles. From Wordnik.com. [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference
Dissections show that the flexion of the finger is the result of a chronic interstitial overgrowth or fibrositis and subsequent contraction of the palmar fascia and of its prolongations on to the sides of the fingers. From Wordnik.com. [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference
By teaching his patients better breathing techniques, he’s been able to “cure” them of everything from allergies and arthritis to fibrositis and chronic fatigue. From Wordnik.com. [Jumpstart Your Metabolism] Reference
The main problems of the present regarding the medical condition are represented by the: anxiety states, arthritis, asthma, back pain, circulatory problems, depression, facial paralysis, fibrositis, high blood pressure, indeterminate aches and pains, infertility, menstrual problems, migraines, rheumatism, sciatica, skin conditions and ulcers. From Wordnik.com. [Alternative Therapies: Acupuncture -How Does the Acupuncture Help?] Reference
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