Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way the brain processes pain signals. Women are more likely to develop fibromyalgia than men. Many people who have fibromyalgia also have tension headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and depression.
People may experience:
- Pain Areas: In The Muscles, Abdomen, Back, Or Neck
- Pain Types: Can Be Chronic, Diffuse, Sharp, Or Severe
- Pain Circumstances: Can Be Chronic, Diffuse, Sharp, Or Severe
- Gastrointestinal: Constipation, Nausea, Or Passing Excessive Amounts Of Gas
- Whole Body: Fatigue, Feeling Tired, Or Malaise
- Muscular: Muscle Tenderness, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, Or Muscle Spasms
- Sensory: Pins And Needles, Sensitivity To Cold, Or Sensitivity To Pain
- Mood: Anxiety, Mood Swings, Or Nervousness
- Sleep: Difficulty Falling Asleep Or Sleep Disturbances
- Cognitive: Forgetfulness Or Lack Of Concentration
- Also Common: Depression, Flare, Headache, Irritability, Joint Stiffness, Painful Menstruation, Or Tingling Feet
Your muscles may feel like they have been overworked or pulled even though you haven’t exercised. Sometimes, your muscles will twitch. Other times they will burn or ache with deep stabbing pain. Some patients with fibromyalgia have pain and achiness around the joints in their neck, shoulders, back, and hips. It’s not easy to diagnose fibromyalgia. This is one disease that doesn’t have many visible signs. Most symptoms of fibromyalgia — including pain, muscle tenderness, and fatigue — are hard to see. … Although fibromyalgia isn’t fatal, it can have serious, lifelong effects.
Treatment:
There is no absolute treatment for fibromyalgia. Treatment rather than Rehabilitation emphasizes self-help. Although certain medications definitely help tide over the breakthrough episode.
Self-care
Physical Exercise: Aerobic Activity For 20–30 Minutes 5 Days A Week Improves Cardiovascular Health. If Injured, Pursuing An Activity That Avoids The Injured Muscle Group Or Joint Can Help Maintain Physical Function While Recovering.
Stress Management: Pursuing An Enjoyable Activity Or Verbalising Frustration To Reduce Stress And Improve Mental Health.
Relaxation Techniques: Deep Breathing, Meditation, Yoga, Rhythmic Exercise, And Other Activities That Reduce Symptoms Of Stress
Therapies
Support Group: A Forum For Counseling And Sharing Experiences Among People With A Similar Condition Or Goal, Such As Depression Or Weight Loss.
Biofeedback: Controlling The Body’s Heartbeat, Brainwaves, Breathing, And Blood Pressure By Monitoring Them With Sensors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Talk Therapy Focused On Modifying Negative Thoughts, Behaviours, And Emotional Responses Associated With Psychological Distress.
Hydrotherapy: Using Water To Relieve Pain, Treat Diseases And Maintain Health. For Example, Mineral Baths And Hot Tubs.
Stretching: Stretching Exercises Can Improve Flexibility And Improve Physical Function.
Graded Exercise Therapy: Physical Exercise That Starts Very Slowly And Gradually Increases Over Time.
Acupuncture: Insertion Of Needles Into Specific Points On The Body To Relieve Pain And Treat Other Conditions. A Form Of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Medications: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), Analgesic, Nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory drug, Nerve pain medication, and Muscle Relaxant.
- Category: Conditions We Treat
