Common Signs Of Fibromyalgia You Should Be Aware Of

Fibromyalgia is a disease that affects more than 10 million Americans. Many people are not even aware that they have it. Also, a lot of doctors can’t recognise the fibromyalgia in their patients and often misdiagnose them.

So, it is important to recognise the symptoms, and relieve yourself from the pain.

The condition itself can’t be cured, however, there are some medicines, exercises, and cognitive behavioural therapies.

Fibromyalgia

The first thing that comes into people’s minds is the pain in the muscles.

Those who suffer from this disease feel tenderness to touch which spreads in their body. This condition affects the patients’ mental and physical health.

CAUSES AND DIAGNOSIS

The causes for fibromyalgia are still unknown. The condition can’t be prevented, but can be controlled. You just have to be sure that you have it.

There isn’t a specific test which determines whether you have fibromyalgia. The doctor will usually ask the patients if they have some of the symptoms.

There are few tests such as blood count, antinuclear antibody, thyroid test, rheumatoid factor, MRI, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and X-rays.

Take a look at the most common symptoms, and if you notice you have few or more of them you should visit your doctor.

FIBROMYALGIA SYMPTOMS

MUSCLE AND BODY

Morning stiffness

Tender and lumpy breasts

Muscle twitching

Pain which spreads to other parts of the body

Swelling

PROBLEMS WITH SLEEPING

Grinding teeth

Fatigue

Hypnic jerk (the feeling of falling while sleeping)

Muscle twitching during sleep

Difficulty sleeping/Broken sleeping pattern

SINUS & ALLERGY PROBLEMS

Thick mucus

Ringing ears

Earaches and itchy ears

A runny nose as well as post nasal drip

Sensitivity to molds and yeasts

Shortness of breath

STOMACH ISSUES

Frequent urination

Irritable Bowel Sydrome

Pelvic pain

Abdominal cramps

Nausea

SENSITIVITY AND SENSORY PROBLEMS

High sensitivity to light, smells, climate changes, noise, temperature and pressure

Difficulty seeing in night driving and low lighting

COGNITIVE PROBLEMS

Poor balance and coordination

Directional difficulties

Language impairments

Tingling in the upper limbs

Difficulty with concentration

REPRODUCTIVE ISSUES

Impotence

Loss of libido

PMS

HEART PROBLEMS

Irregular heartbeat

Valve problems

Pain similar to a heart attack

SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS

Overly-ridged nails

Skin which scars or bruises easily

Hair loss

MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

Mood swings

Depression, anxiety, panic attacks

OTHER SYMPTOMS

Family history

Sugar cravings

Unexplained weight loss or weight gain

Vision problems

Sweats

Headaches

These signs can overlap with some other diseases, so don’t conclude anything by yourself. Consult your doctor for further instructions.

NATURAL TREATMENT FOR FIBROMYALGIA

take deep breaths

do yoga

go to massages

exercise

use acupuncture

practice tai chi

use herbs such as turmeric, ginger and garlic

eat whole, organic, anti-inflammatory foods

take magnesium,  vitamin D and vitamin B12 supplements