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Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread muscle pain, tenderness, and fatigue. Women with fibromyalgia report that symptoms limiting their work ability include pain, tiredness, muscle weakness, and memory and concentration difficulties. Work tasks perceived as “difficult” for women with fibromyalgia are repetitive movements, static muscle work as when holding, standing, or sitting in the same positions for fairly long periods, heavy work, working above shoulder level, power gripping, and frequent carrying and lifting. These difficulties reflect the fibromyalgia pathophysiology. To be able to remain at work, women with fibromyalgia need workplaces, which are flexible and adjustable. They need to be able to change and alternate positions and tasks, take short breaks, and, in many cases, reduce working hours. With appropriate support and adaptation, most are able to continue working to some extent. |
