Fibromyalgia is a medical condition that is marked by pain in the muscles and connective tissues. In this condition, the person becomes hypersensitive to the pain and pressure.

Some of the other symptoms of fibromyalgia are:

• Difficulty in sleeping
• Tiredness
• Headaches
• Stiffness in the morning
• Difficulty in concentration
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBD)
• Anxiety
• Depression

It is a chronic disorder with no specific cure. This is also due to the fact that the exact cause of this disease is not yet known. The symptoms keep returning wit periods of remission and aggravation.  Patients have reported that symptoms ameliorate (decreased intensity) during cold and damp weather, when they are stressed or exert a lot physically.

Diagnosis of fibromyalgia

The conditions of fibromyalgia can be confused with rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia, rheumatica, systemic lupus erythematosus and certain immune diseases. Doctors can detect this disease by examining:

1. Widespread pain- this can occur on both the sides of the body above and below the waist.
2. There could be tenderness in 11 to 18 points in the body.

Treatment fibromyalgia

• Studies have shown that patients who work out regularly can control the symptoms and they can handle stress in a better manner.
• People who have good sleep habits can tackle this problem better.
• Counseling may help patients deal with chronic pain.
• Some doctors also prescribe certain drugs that can make them feel better.
• Change in eating and sleeping habits can help

There are many who opt for complimentary therapies and believe that they are beneficial. They try things like tai chi, acupuncture, massages, behavioral therapy and relaxation techniques.

Studies have shown that fibromyalgia can occur due to changes in the central nervous system that affects brain. It can deeply affect the quality of life that person leads and is believed to be one of the most painful disorders.

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