Fibromyalgia has many symptoms that\u00a0tend to vary\u00a0from person to person. The main symptom is\u00a0widespread pain.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Pain and stiffness <\/strong> Fatigue <\/strong> Depression<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Sleep Problems <\/strong> Memory issues <\/strong> Headaches <\/strong> Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) <\/strong> Treatment of Fibromyalgia <\/strong> Medications <\/strong> Physical activities <\/strong> Counselling <\/strong> Massage therapy <\/strong> <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you have fibromyalgia, one of the main\u00a0symptoms is likely to be widespread pain. This may\u00a0be felt throughout your body, but could be worse\u00a0in particular areas, such as your back or neck.\u00a0
The pain is likely to be continuous, although it may\u00a0be better or more severe at different times.\u00a0
Fibromyalgia can also make you feel stiff - stiffness\u00a0may be most severe after being in the same\u00a0position for a long period of time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fatigue-01.jpg\")
<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Fibromyalgia can cause extreme tiredness (fatigue).\u00a0
This can range from a mild tired feeling to the\u00a0exhaustion often experienced during a\u00a0flu-like\u00a0illness.\u00a0
Severe fatigue may come on suddenly and can\u00a0drain you of all your energy. If this happens, you\u00a0may feel too tired to do anything at all.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The stress from fibromyalgia's pain and\u00a0fatigue\u00a0can\u00a0cause anxiety and social isolation.\u00a0
The chronic deep muscle and tender point pain can\u00a0result in less activity.\u00a0
That causes you to become more withdrawn and can also lead to depression.\u00a0 It is also possible that anxiety and depression are part of fibromyalgia, just like the pain.\u200b
https:\/\/downloads.hindawi.com\/archive\/2012\/486590.pdf<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sleeping-woman-01.jpg\")
<\/p>\r\n
Sleep problems are a common symptom of\u00a0fibromyalgia.\u00a0
For some people with the disorder, sleep\u00a0disturbances exacerbate their symptoms and lead\u00a0them into a vicious cycle of pain and poor sleep.\u00a0
Practicing good sleep hygiene and adopting\u00a0healthy sleep habits can alleviate fibromyalgia-related sleep issues.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Cognitive problems are issues related to mental\u00a0processes, such as thinking and learning.
If you have fibromyalgia, you may have:
*trouble remembering and learning new things
*problems with attention and concentration
*slowed or confused speech<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/headache-01.jpg\")
<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If fibromyalgia has caused you to experience pain\u00a0and stiffness in your neck and shoulders, you may\u00a0also have frequent\u00a0headaches.\u00a0
These can vary from being mild headaches to\u00a0severe\u00a0migraines,\u00a0and could\u00a0also involve other\u00a0symptoms, such as feeling sick.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
More than two-thirds of those with fibromyalgia\u00a0also have stomach pain, bloating, gas, and nausea\u00a0on a regular basis.\u00a0
Some people with fibromyalgia also\u00a0develop\u00a0irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
IBS is a common digestive condition that causes\u00a0pain and bloating in your stomach. It can also lead\u00a0to\u00a0constipation\u00a0or\u00a0diarrhea.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
In general, treatments for fibromyalgia include both\u00a0medication and self-care strategies. The emphasis is on\u00a0minimizing symptoms and improving general health. No\u00a0one treatment works for all symptoms\u00a0but trying a variety\u00a0of treatment strategies can have a cumulative effect.
In some cases, several different healthcare professionals\u00a0may also be involved in your care, such as a:
*rheumatologist \u2013 a specialist in conditions that affect muscles and joints
*neurologist \u2013 a specialist in conditions of the central nervous system
*psychologist \u2013 a specialist in mental health and psychological treatments<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/medication-02-1.jpg\")
<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
There's no cure-all pill for your\u00a0fibromyalgia, but\u00a0you've got lots of medicines to choose from to\u00a0treat your symptoms.\u00a0
Some\u00a0drugs\u00a0ease the aches and pains, while others\u00a0may boost your energy or improve your\u00a0sleep.\u00a0
You may need to take more than\u00a0one\u00a0\u00a0medicine to\u00a0find relief.\u00a0
Common choices include pain relievers,\u00a0antidepressants and some muscle relaxants.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Studies show that walking,\u00a0stretching, water exercise\u00a0and\u00a0strength training\u00a0all help\u00a0control\u00a0fibromyalgia\u00a0pain and muscle tenderness.\u00a0
Exercise\u00a0just three times a week improves life on\u00a0many levels. Exercise can relieve\u00a0fatigue\u00a0and\u00a0depression, as well as help people feel better about\u00a0themselves, more in charge of their lives.\u00a0
These activities increase your pulse rate so you're getting more blood to muscles. That will reduce pain in muscles.\u00a0 in muscles. \u200b
The worst thing [for pain] is to lie there, because then\u00a0it will\u00a0only hurt more.
https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11028838\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/counselling-01.jpg\")
<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Fibromyalgia is tough to deal with, and it can take\u00a0an emotional toll on your health\u2014but it isn't your\u00a0fault.\u00a0
You're not \"crazy\" for feeling sad or anxious. And\u00a0there is something you can do about these\u00a0feelings.
If you've been feeling sad or anxious lately, don't\u00a0be afraid to talk to your doctor or psychologist.\u00a0
Paying attention to your mental and emotional\u00a0health is just as important as paying attention to\u00a0your physical health.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
One of the best treatments is for fibromyalgia\u00a0sufferers to receive is\u00a0massage\u00a0therapy.
Such therapy helps people get calf pain relief,\u00a0decreases their stress hormones, and increases\u00a0their serotonin level.\u00a0
With these benefits, it improves the overall sense\u00a0of well-being.
https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19078022\/\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/accupuncture-01.jpg\")
<\/p>\r\n