As the body ages, aches and pains might become more difficult for men and women to handle.

Although not all pain is indicative of a disorder or condition, aging women who experience pain might suffer from fibromyalgia. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, fibromyalgia is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain.

Although anyone can get fibromyalgia, according to the NIAMS, between 80 and 90 percent of those diagnosed are women and sufferers most often are diagnosed in middle age.

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