In recent years, medical research has made great strides in finding numerous treatments for ailments. Fibromyalgia is one of the disorders for which researchers have not been able to discover a connection between a disease and human physiology with a comprehensive solution. A condition like fibromyalgia primarily affects the nervous and musculoskeletal systems of the body, resulting in a variety of symptoms and presentations. The musculoskeletal system is a support system made up of the skeleton, joints, tendons, muscles, ligaments, cartilage, and other connective tissues. Compared to men, women are more likely to acquire fibromyalgia. The majority of persons with fibromyalgia also suffer from depression, irritable bowel syndrome, tension headaches, and TMJ issues.
While there is no known treatment for fibromyalgia, a number of medications can aid in managing the symptoms.Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease syndrome that affects the nerve and musculoskeletal systems and is marked by excruciating pain and emotional misery. Nevertheless, joint erosions or degeneration are not present in the symptoms of fibromyalgia, which can mimic those of arthritis. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease (NIAMS) states that fibromyalgia affects adults over the age of 18 and is more prevalent in women than in males.
The symptoms of Fibromyalgia include muscular pain and fatigue, which are often misdiagnosed or confused with other disorders such as Rheumatoid arthritis or Ankylosing Spondylitis, but the pains are usually in soft tissues and not in the joints. Other symptoms of Fibromyalgia include:
● Severe pain and tenderness all over the body
● Fatigue
● Impairment in memory and decreased concentration (fibro fog)
● Severe Anxiety
● Depression
● Difficulty Sleeping
● Numbness and tingling sensation on fingertips, feet, arms, etc.
● Headache
● IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)
● Painful menstruation or abdominal cramps
● Difficulty urinating
● Vision problems
● Nausea/vomiting
● Muscular tender points and twitches
Fibromyalgia in an individual can cause pain all over the body, discomfort, disability, and lowers the quality of life. The complications of Fibromyalgia are mentioned below:
People with Fibromyalgia may experience
● A lower quality of life.
● Increased hospital visits and admission
● Chronic depression
● Self-inflicted injuries and suicidal tendencies
● The occurrence of other Rheumatic conditions such as Osteoarthritis (a form of arthritis), systemic lupus (an autoimmune disease), Ankylosing Spondylitis (an inflammatory disease that fuses small bones in your spine over time), bursitis (a painful joint condition), etc.You should immediately fix an appointment with your physician/doctor if you are facing some of the following symptoms.
