Due to poor understanding of the phenomenon and due to over promotion of various unfunded theories on fibromyalgia, many people have assimilated denatured ideas regarding the disorder. There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding the concept of fibromyalgia and it is very important to separate them from the actual truth.

The most popular myth regarding fibromyalgia suggests that the disorder is purely psychosomatic, denying its physiological nature. In truth, fibromyalgia is a real disorder and people it affects are not hypochondriacs! Although routine medical examinations can