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Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points - places on your body where slight pressure causes pain. Fibromyalgia is more common in women than in men. Previously, fibromyalgia was known by other names such as fibrositis, chronic muscle pain syndrome, and psychogenic rheumatism and tension myalgias.
Although the intensity of your symptoms may vary, they'll probably never disappear completely. It may be reassuring to know, however, that fibromyalgia isn't progressive or life-threatening. Treatments and self-care steps can improve fibromyalgia symptoms and your general health.
Signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia can vary, depending on the weather, stress, physical activity or even the time of day. Common signs and symptoms include:
Widespread pain.
Fatigue and sleep disturbances.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Headaches and facial pain.
Heightened sensitivity.
Other common signs and symptoms include:
Depression
Numbness or tingling sensations in the hands and feet (paresthesia)
Difficulty concentrating
Mood changes
Chest pain
Dry eyes, skin and mouth
Painful menstrual periods
Dizziness
Anxiety
Doctors don't know what causes fibromyalgia.
It's likely that a number of factors contribute to the development of fibromyalgia. Other theories as to the cause of fibromyalgia include:
Sleep disturbances.
Injury.
Infection.
Abnormalities of the autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system.
Changes in muscle metabolism.
Psychological stress and hormonal changes also may be possible causes of fibromyalgia.
Risk factors for fibromyalgia include:
Your sex. Fibromyalgia occurs more often in women than in men.
Age.
Disturbed sleep patterns.
Family history.
Rheumatic disease.
Diagnosing fibromyalgia is difficult because there isn't a single, specific diagnostic laboratory test. In fact, before receiving a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, you may go through several medical tests, such as blood tests and X-rays, only to have the results come back normal. Although these tests may rule out other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and multiple sclerosis, they can't confirm fibromyalgia.
To be diagnosed with fibromyalgia you must have experienced widespread aching pain for at least three months and have a minimum of 11 locations on your body that are abnormally tender under relatively mild, firm pressure. In addition to taking your medical history, a doctor checking for fibromyalgia will likely press firmly on specific points on your head, upper body and certain joints so that you can confirm which cause pain.
MEDICAL TREATMENT
In general, treatment for fibromyalgia includes both medication and self-care. The emphasis is on minimizing symptoms and improving general health.
Medications
Medications can help reduce the pain of fibromyalgia and improve sleep. Common choices include:
Analgesics.
Antidepressants.
Muscle relaxants.
Pregabalin (Lyrica
Prescription sleeping pills, these medications tend to work for only a short time, after which your body becomes resistant to their effects. Ultimately, using sleeping pills tends to create even more sleeping problems in many people.
Benzodiazepines may help relax muscles and promote sleep, but doctors often avoid. Benzodiazepines because they can become habit-forming, and they haven't been shown to provide long-term benefits.
Doctors don't usually recommend narcotics for treating fibromyalgia because of the potential for dependence and addiction.
Cognitive behavior therapy
Treatment programs
Programs that combine a variety of treatments
Relaxation techniques, biofeedback and receiving information about chronic pain. There isn't one combination that works best for everybody. Your doctor can create a program based on what works best for you.
NATURAL HEALING WITHOUT SURGERY
This patient typically will display tension that affects the stomach. These patients should avoid sweets. Sweets can cause disturb stomach functions. The patient does not complain about their stomach. By examining the tongue and pulse of the patient the diagnosis will become apparent. This condition will affect the muscle system and cause pain all over the body.
By balancing the five elements in the patient's body will help internal organs to produce energy to help each other instead of impacting each other.
The use of our Hi-Tech Energy machine the muscle pain will gradually disappear.
Diagnosing fibromyalgia is difficult because there isn't a single, specific diagnostic laboratory test. In fact, before receiving a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, you may go through several medical tests, such as blood tests and X-rays, only to have the results come back normal. Although these tests may rule out other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and multiple sclerosis, they can't confirm fibromyalgia.
