What – what Fibromyalgia 
Fibromyalgia is a common chronic disease that causes pain and latendresse throughout the body. It affects millions of people around the world, people of all ages, including children. Fibromyalgia affects not only physically but also mentally and socialmente.Aunque women suffer from fibromyalgia, men develop as well. The word fibromyalgia comes from the Greek algos “pain” sense myosque means “muscle” and fibro which means “fibrous tissue” Fibromyalgia is considered a rheumatic disorder but does not cause joint damage and inflammation, as arthritis is although it is very similar to arthritis due to intense pain and fatigue.

What causes fibromyalgia
The exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, but there are several factors that can be found involved in the cause of it – one, or a combination of genetic disorders, hormonal, stress. Research has suggested that many people develop fibromyalgia after a stressful incident as:

Giving birth
accident or physical injury
abusive relationship
underwent surgery
Virus infection
The breakdown of a relationship
death of a loved
stress and trauma
the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia

 

The main symptoms of fibromyalgia are:

The pain – neck and back pain usual, but some people complain of pain throughout the body. 
-waking tired exhausted because of restless sleep, feeling tired all day, unable to perform simple activities. 
Headaches  
Irritable bowel syndrome – pain, diarrhea, bloating, constipation. 
The syndrome of restless legs – feeling the urge to move the legs, particularly when lying in bed or sitting. 
Tingling in the fingers and toes. 
Depression or anxiety. 
painful menstruation. 
Sensitivity to cold or heat. 
Memory problems, cognitive problems (fibro fog).
Symptoms of unusual fibromyalgia  
have seen that the usual symptoms of fibromyalgia are that most people handle fibromyalgia, but unfortunately, there are many other symptoms that are quite unusual and, of course, very annoying for subjects. The fibromyalgia patients report unusual symptoms include:

Paresthesia – abnormal tingling, itching, skin burns  
changes in personality  
dystonia – involuntary muscle contractions  
hearing loss  
Alcohol intolerance  
potentiation of drug side effects  
hair loss  
flushing  
frozen feet  
sensitivity to light and sound of  
vertigo dizziness and  
disorientation  
acne  
loss the ability to distinguish certain colors tones  
weight gain or loss of  
sensitivity to odors  
lack of carbohydrates / chocolate  
urinary retention  
sore unexplained teeth; Acute pain in the teeth and gums
weak ankles  
fibrocystic  
handwriting difficulties  
overgrowth of tissue (fibroids, ingrown hairs, heavy cuticles and division, adhesions)  
night driving difficulty  
tendency to cry easily  
sciatic

 

Impuissance 
marbré peau 
prolapsus de la valve mitrale 
Difficulté à parler des mots familiers 
perte de libido 
choses Dropping souvent 
baver pendant le sommeil des 
yeux et de la bouche 
oedème a 
augmenté la soif 
enrouement – voix anormale change 
sueurs nocturnes 
Tremor 
tentatives de suicide des 
infections fréquentes levure 
battements cardiaques irréguliers 
crêtes ongles 
Hémorroïdes

Together with the many symptoms, fibromyalgia is often associated with disorders such as arthritis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosingspondylosis and temporomandibular disorders. But these are not the only problems thatoccur rheumatic conditions. The fibromyalgia patients should check if these are the symptoms of insulin resistance, diabetes or hypoglycemia due to sugar imbalances in the blood causes of insulin absorption problems.

Treatments for Fibromyalgia

Each person is different and requires a personalized treatment. The best way to treat fibromyalgia, is to combine medication with treatments and alternative therapies for personal care. In general, the following treatment include:

– doctors prescribe anti analgesic – pain that may have a lower risk of addiction and can help with the pain.
Antidepressants – to help with anxiety and pain caused by fibromyalgia.
The exercise – will help relieve pain and stress. It is important to exercise safely without increased pain. The intensity of the patient’s activity is gradually increasing.
Yoga – helps reduce pain and fatigue and improves mood.
Acupuncture – a reliable treatment for pain.
Supplements of vitamin D – is evidence that fibromyalgia patients have low levels of vitamin D; taking vitamin D supplements will definitely help.
Balneoterapia – Studies show that patients receiving a hot bath treatment every day, had less sensitivity and pain. If you can not attend a pool or hot tub of hot water, a simple warm water bath for 20 minutes a day willsimilarly behelpful.
Cognitive behavioral therapy – can help improve pain, mood, fatigue, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression.
Massage
herbal supplements
meditation
aromatherapy
How fibromyalgia can affect your life?
Fibromyalgia patients often struggle with various emotions based on the fact that the diseases generally life changing and brings with it a whole range of emotions: anger, shock, sadness, pain, the feeling of being trapped and alone. Change the patient’s life, not only emotionally but also economically, mental, physical, relationships, career. Fibromyalgia affects not only the person but his / her family. Fibromyalgia is known as an “invisible disease”. For this reason, it is difficult for others to understand their pain. Fibromyalgia patients often feel alone or forced to depend on others. Being unable to work will worsen the financial position,

In addition, due to decreased libido, fatigue and pain, sex life can suffer. In addition, members may be afraid to contact are afraid not to cause more pain. Undoubtedly, this will lead to frustration, loneliness, anger, depression. Some patients have complained that they have lost their partners because of the disease. In these cases, the couples therapy can be very helpful.

The disease can affect children. In this case, it is imperative that the need to be educated about fibromyalgia. Children may be afraid they might lose their sick father; That is why children should explain what this disease is and how it affects. Even if patients can not enjoy physical activities, they can spend time with their children to feel safe.

The social life and relationships with friends, most likely will be affected. The person with fibromyalgia can not meet friends, go to parties, clubs, etc. because of pain and fatigue, anxiety. Attend a support group would be very effective not only for information, but to find others who struggle with the same problems, understand the problems of others, reducing the feeling of loneliness and isolation.

Unfortunately, patients with fibromyalgia are tired of being told it’s in your head, which is one of the reasons why they are not comfortable with the idea of ​​asking an opinion. Start thinking, at some point, the disease is very psychological. As there are still advisers who believe that fibromyalgia is an emotional illness, it is very important to find an experienced therapist treating fibromyalgia.