Rheumatism - Fibromyalgia, Symptoms, Treatment & Cure

An inflammation of the fibrous or connectivetests yet available to specifically diagnose
tissue of the body is called Fibromyalgia orfibromyalgia, so the diagnosis is generally made
Rheuatism.after simply ruling out other conditions.
It is characterized by general muscle pain,However, as there is usually so much stress
constant fatigue, and several localized tenderrelated to sufferers of fibromyalgia, it is now
points with these symptoms.being diagnosed as a psychological condition
Known commonly as rheumatism, it is now called(perhaps wrongly)
Fibrositis, fibromyalgia, and fibromyositis by theThe Treatment of Fibromyalgia
medical community.Fibromyalgia has no known cure. Therefore,
Causes and Symptoms of Fibromyalgiadoctors (and the patients themselves) have to
There is no known cause of fibromyalgia.look to alleviating the symptoms.
It may be genetic, or related to the geographicalA good way to do this is to include in your daily
place a person lives. Those who sufferlife exercise, sufficient rest, lessons in stress
fibromyalgia will complain to have three generalmanagement, and a "clean" diet.
symptoms: joint and muscle pain, stiffness, andA clean diet will exclude coffee, red meat,
fatigue (usually caused by sleep disturbance).processed food, and other difficult digestible
However, pain is the predominant symptom withfoods, but include a multitude of fresh fruits and
pain without apparent reason, aches, and stiffnessvegetables. Vitamin supplements are also helpful.
of multiple muscles, joints, and tenderness in softGinger, ginseng, ginkgo biloba, and garlic are also
tissue. Additionally the pain will move from onehelpful.
part of the body to another. It is most commonOne's daily exercise will include various forms of
in the hands, neck, arms, shoulders, chest, legs,aerobic exercise, with getting the heart rate to
hips, and back.good levels, for 20 minutes or more.
The fatigue results from the individual's chronicCare must be made not to do exercises that
pain coupled (disturbing sleep) It is common forcould cause additional muscle and joint pain (i.e. if
the inflammatory condition to produces variousyou are lifting weights, use minimums instead of
enzymes that are known to cause fatigue.maximums).
Some additional symptoms can include diarrhea,Warm up and cool off at each exercise session.
tension headaches, difficulty swallowing, numbnessFrom medications, some muscle relaxants and
or tingling of the extremities, and recurrentantidepressants have been helpful, but are not
abdominal pain. It is well known that stress,good for the long term. Analgesics should be used
anxiety, depression, and lack of sleep will increasesparingly.
symptoms.Medical Treatment
Who Is at Risk of Getting FibromyalgiaConventional medicine will resort to medication and
Women of child bearing age are the most at risk,some physiotherapy. However massage has
followed by the elderly. Men and children are theproven very helpful, as well as acupuncture and
least at risk, but they also suffer with this disease.acupressure (shiatsu). There are other alternative
Diagnosis of Fibromyalgiatherapies as well.
As the symptoms of fibromyalgia are vague andPrognosis of Fibromyalgia
generalized, diagnosis is difficult and frequentlyAs fibromyalgia is a chronic illness, the general
incorrect.symptoms will both improve and then worsen.
As a sufferer may also have other nerve andThe symptoms can last for months to years. If
muscle disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, theyou think you have it then make sure you consult
diagnosis may further complicated. There are noyour doctor as soon as possible.