The Complete Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Fibromyalgia
The causes of Fibromyalgia as yet are unknown, some studies point towards a genetic condition, whilst others suggest stress as being a causative factor.
Regardless of what the medical community identify as being the causes, the condition leaves sufferers feeling depressed, irritable and frustrated due to the lack of physical signs, making it difficult for others to understand the cause of their pain. Read more
Diagnosis and Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic, widespread, debilitating disease that often manifests as diffuse pain, constant muscle aches and overwhelming fatigue. Although it affects about 2-6% of the general population (about five million people), fibromyalgia is not a contagious disease. Women are about 9 times more likely to be diagnosed than men, and it is most prevalent in prevalent in people between 20-50 years of age.
Fibromyalgia usually displays a variety of symptoms including generalized aches and pains, increased sensitivity of the skin, chronic fatigue, weakness or dizziness, muscle stiffness or joint pain and migraine headaches. Symptoms of fibromyalgia vary greatly between individuals but almost all suffer from an associated sleep disorder. Depression, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome, numbness and tingling of the extremities and heightened sensitivity to stimuli may also be present. Read more