Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Detection and recognition
Fibromyalgia symptoms (FMS) are as broad and as complicated to diagnose as the condition itself. The complications or symptoms that accompany this FMS are so similar to so many others diseases it practically mimics every single diagnosis associated with almost everything that can be related to chronic pain. In fact, FMS impersonates so well that many physicians may fear they are trying to treat a hypochondriac. This condition bears a striking resemblance to Lyme Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and various other soft tissue and immune deficiency disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis , and Gout. It ranks number one among the “soundS like what I’ve got” health topics. With prejudice, FMS is 8 out of 10 times more likely to afflict women of childbearing age than men. Studies show that women have 7 times less serotonin in the brain than their male counterpart. This could explain why FMS is found to be more present in women than men. Some research suggests that chemical changes in the body, due to hormonal changes or menopause, could be a factor. It should be noted that less present among those with FMS is an adequate level of human growth hormones.
Despite the elusive characteristic of fibromyalgia symptoms, there are some specifics used for detection: FMS is characterized as a chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain, producing multiple tender points (also referred to as trigger points) and severe fatigue. The tender spots are producible on points of the muscle, more immediately under the skin as opposed to deep tissue. Stiffness, especially in the morning and chronic headaches is common. Generally there are 3 anatomic areas where the stiffness can be pinpointed. On the subject of tender or trigger points, people suffering with this condition may experience this tenderness in up to 18 locations. The more common tender points are (1) the neck (2) elbow and (3) the hip joints. Although pain and discomfort is distracting, the more serious system is more of an emotional. The connection between FMS and low-grade depression is evident only in the sense that depression and anxiety can stem from most chronic pain and not be directly contributed to the cause of the condition. In summery: Fibromyalgia symptoms is characterized as chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain, producing multiple tender points (also referred to as trigger points) and severe fatigue. Symptoms may include but not limited to the following: Morning stiffness, tenderness in the muscle, connective and soft tissue a area directly beneath the skin (but not necessarily deeper), usually that area is not larger than the size of a small coin. Sleep disturbances accompanied with restlessness, depression, IBS, severe fatigue, chronic head ache, numbness, or tingling, light sensitivity, poor concentration, poor memory, skin, eye and mouth dryness of the mouth, painful menstrual periods and anxiety can be added to that list of complications. Nutritional supplement treatment for fibromyalgia symptoms: · SAMe Potassium ATP Calcium Coenzyme Q10 · 5-Hydroxytrypophan (5-HTP) Melatonin Selenium
· St. John’s Wort Valerian Vitamin C Vitamin D · Vitamin E
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