Fibromyalgia. The word often elicits an internal eye roll. Yet, fibromyalgia affects nearly 5 million Americans, 80-90% of which are female. Many women show signs of fibromyalgia, but feel silly admitting they may be affected by the uncomfortable symptoms.. Below we will identify what characterizes fibromyalgia, what causes it, and how Arrowhead Health Centers effectively treats your symptoms so you can return to your pain-free life. [Read more…]