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Will Fibromyalgia Get Better With Time?

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Updated January 26, 2005

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Question: Will Fibromyalgia Get Better With Time?
Answer: Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, meaning it lasts a long time - possibly a lifetime. However, it may comfort you to know that fibromyalgia is not a progressive disease. It is never fatal, and it won't cause damage to your joints, muscles, or internal organs. In many people, the condition does improve over time.

Reference: NIH Publication NO. 04-5326 June 2004

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