A syndrome that affects the muscles and soft tissue. Symptoms include chronic muscle pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and painful tender points or trigger points, which can be relieved through medications, lifestyle changes and stress management.
A syndrome that affects the muscles and soft tissue. Symptoms include chronic muscle pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and painful tender points or trigger points, which can be relieved through medications, lifestyle changes and stress management.
Common symptoms may include:
DIAGNOSIS
Experts say that fibromyalgia is under diagnosed since many of its symptoms are the identical to those of other conditions, such as systemic exertion intolerance disease (formerly called chronic fatigue syndrome), underactive thyroid, Lyme disease, lupus, idiopathic environmental intolerance (formerly known as multiple chemical sensitivity). Fibromyalgia is often diagnosed after ruling out other causes
Physician may do/request:
Due of the difficulty in diagnosing fibromyalgia, it is best to see a doctor who is knowledgeable about the condition, such as a rheumatologist. Early diagnosis is key because the earlier fibromyalgia is detected, the sooner you can make lifestyle changes to help reduce the symptoms.
RECOMMENDED MEDICATIONS
Medicines are part of the long-term treatment of fibromyalgia as they may help break the cycle of pain and sleep problems when symptoms flare up. Not all people with fibromyalgia will need, want, or benefit from medicines. People with more severe pain, sleep problems, or depression that disturbs their daily life may find medicines helpful.
Medicines used for fibromyalgia include:
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