Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia brings with it musculskeletal pain throughout the body, fatigue and sleep, memory and mood problems. It is believed that it affects the way the brain processes pain signals.
Symptoms sometimes begin with a specific trigger like physical trauma, surgery, infection or a physical or psychological stressor.
Other times, symptoms develop gradually.
Women are more likely to develop fibromyalgia than men. Other conditions that may occur with the illness are tension headaches, TMJ, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression.
While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, a variety of medications can control symptoms. Also, complementary therapies like acupuncture, massage, exercise, relaxation and stress-reduction are helpful.
Symptoms sometimes begin with a specific trigger like physical trauma, surgery, infection or a physical or psychological stressor.
Other times, symptoms develop gradually.
Women are more likely to develop fibromyalgia than men. Other conditions that may occur with the illness are tension headaches, TMJ, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression.
While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, a variety of medications can control symptoms. Also, complementary therapies like acupuncture, massage, exercise, relaxation and stress-reduction are helpful.
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