Each of the following is characteristic of fibromyalgia (FM) except:
A)Chronic muscle pain experienced in referred patterns.
B)Decreased ROM.
C)Chronic fatigue and decreased exercise tolerance.
D)Eleven of eighteen tender points at specific sites throughout the body.

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Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tender points at specific sites on the body, but not by chronic muscle pain experienced in referred patterns. This is more characteristic of myofascial pain syndrome.

Each of the Following Is Characteristic of Fibromyalgia (FM) Except