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Fibromyalgia Treatment

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Fibromyalgia Treatment

Fibromyalgia Treatment in Hyderabad

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and muscle stiffness throughout the body, along with heightened sensitivity to touch or pressure.

This condition is prevalent and predominantly affects women, with approximately 80 to 90 percent of those affected being female. It is commonly diagnosed during middle age.

Symptoms of fibromyalgia include persistent aching pain in different areas of the body, including the muscles and joints.

Symptoms of fibromyalgia vary among individuals, but typical manifestations may include:

  • muscle stiffness, often noticed most in the morning;
  • increased sensitivity to touch (tenderness), with certain areas being super-sensitive (‘tender points’);
  • problems sleeping;
  • extreme tiredness;
  • problems with memory and concentration (sometimes called ‘fibro-fog’);
  • headaches;
  • tingling and numbness in the hands and feet;
  • sensitivity to temperature, loud noises and bright lights;
  • symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD); and
  • In women, painful periods. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and may be persistent or come and go.

Causes of Fibromyalgia :
There are several factors that are thought to increase the risk of having this condition, or act as trigger factors for fibromyalgia, including:

  • having certain conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), chronic fatigue syndrome or ankylosing spondylitis;
  • ongoing pain from an injury or a repetitive injury;
  • a stressful, traumatic event (such as a car accident);
  • emotional distress;
  • illnesses such as viral infections; and
  • a family history of fibromyalgia.

Process of Treatment

Self-management : Regular Exercise

Regular exercise is extremely important when you have fibromyalgia. Despite exercise being painful and difficult initially, with time you can become aerobically fit, though it may take you longer to achieve this than someone who doesn’t have fibromyalgia.

You should start slowly – your initial aim may be just a few minutes of gentle exercise several times per week. Gradually try to increase the amount of exercise. Low-impact exercises such as walking, swimming or bike-riding are ideal.

Stress Management

Psychological factors are important in managing fibromyalgia. Some people with fibromyalgia find the stress acts as a trigger for their symptoms, so stress minimization and avoidance are important.

Relaxation Techniques

Different techniques for relaxation, such as pursuing a hobby or increasing the amount of free time you have, are beneficial in fibromyalgia, but sometimes you may need more formal techniques to deal with the muscle tightness and the emotional problems associated with this condition.

Meditation and mindfulness techniques may help with symptoms.

Medicines

Psychological factors are important in managing fibromyalgia. Some people with fibromyalgia find the stress acts as a trigger for their symptoms, so stress minimization and avoidance are important.

Some antidepressant medicines may be recommended to help treat pain and sleep problems.

Some medicines used to prevent seizures and treat neuropathic pain may also be helpful in the treatment of fibromyalgia.

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