Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness in the body. It can also cause fatigue, sleep issues, and cognitive problems.
Fibromyalgia
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Pain in the muscles and soft tissues of the neck, shoulders, back, chest, hips, buttocks, arms, and legs
Pain that worsens in the morning and evening, or lasts all day
Pain that worsens with activity, cold or damp weather, anxiety, and stress
Fatigue
Trouble sleeping
Muscle and joint stiffness
Tenderness to touch
Numbness or tingling in the arms and legs
Problems with concentrating, thinking clearly, and memory
Increased sensitivity to light, noise, odors, and temperature
Symptoms with further more details
Widespread pain
The pain associated with fibromyalgia often is described as a constant dull ache that has lasted for at least three months. To be considered widespread, the pain must occur on both sides of your body and above and below your waist.
Fatigue
People with fibromyalgia often awaken tired, even though they report sleeping for long periods of time. Sleep is often disrupted by pain, and many patients with fibromyalgia have other sleep disorders, such as restless legs syndrome and sleep apnea.
Cognitive difficulties
A symptom commonly referred to as “fibro fog” impairs the ability to focus, pay attention and concentrate on mental tasks.
Fibromyalgia often co-exists with other conditions
Irritable bowel syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Migraine and other types of headaches
Interstitial cystitis or painful bladder syndrome
Temporomandibular joint disorders
Anxiety
Depression
Postural tachycardia syndrome
Causes of Fibromyalgia
Many researchers believe that repeated nerve stimulation causes the brain and spinal cord of people with fibromyalgia to change. This change involves an abnormal increase in levels of certain chemicals in the brain that signal pain.
In addition, the brain’s pain receptors seem to develop a sort of memory of the pain and become sensitized, meaning they can overreact to painful and nonpainful signals.
Factors that lead to these changes
Genetics
Because fibromyalgia tends to run in families, there may be certain genetic mutations that may make you more susceptible to developing the disorder.
Infections
Some illnesses appear to trigger or aggravate fibromyalgia.
Physical or emotional events
Fibromyalgia can sometimes be triggered by a physical event, such as a car accident. Prolonged psychological stress may also trigger the condition.
The exact cause is unknown, but it’s thought to be related to abnormal levels of certain chemicals in the brain
It’s also suggested that some people are more likely to develop fibromyalgia because of genes inherited from their parents
Symptoms often begin after an event, such as physical trauma, surgery, infection or significant psychological stress
Treatment of Fibromyalgia
There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but treatments can help relieve symptoms
Exercise
Relaxation
Stress-reduction measures
Medications
Acupressure
Chiropractic
Massage
Psychotherapy
Risk factors of Fibromyalgia
Gender
Fibromyalgia is diagnosed more often in women than in men.
Family history
You may be more likely to develop fibromyalgia if a parent or sibling also has the condition.
Other disorders
If you have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, you may be more likely to develop fibromyalgia.
Complications of Fibromyalgia
The pain, fatigue, and poor sleep quality associated with fibromyalgia can interfere with your ability to function at home or on the job. The frustration of dealing with an often-misunderstood condition also can result in depression and health-related anxiety.
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