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What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is one of the most misunderstood conditions of our time. It is characterized by achy pain and stiffness in the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The pain can be described as a burning or aching sensation that changes location and severity. Fibromyalgia sufferers may experience sleep disturbances, intestinal disturbances, muscle stiffness, headaches, facial pain, irritable bladder, cold hands and feet, skin conditions, chest pain, difficulty concentrating, poor memory, irritability, anxiety and depression. More Information on fibromyalgia Click Here

Cause

The cause of fibromyalgia is unknown but symptoms may be triggered by a physical or mental stress, inadequate sleep, an injury, exposure to dampness or cold or certain environmental chemicals, previous infections and occasionally rheumatoid arthritis.

Symptoms:

Sharp pain in the muscles and tissues is the most predominant symptom which can be aggravated by acitvity, stress, or weather conditions.
Sleeping difficulties, fatigue, headaches, numbness or tingling, change in body temperature, irritable bowel syndrome and mental fuzziness are also reported as well as a feeling like your body is disconnected.

Think About It....

Fibromyalgia affects two to four percent of Canadians.
80% of people suffering from fibromyalgia are women between 20 - 50 years of age.
Fibromyalgia sufferers tend to have similar personality traits in that they tend to be overachievers, perfectionists, have endured prolonged stress, and/or are either anxious or depressed.
There is no cure for fibromyalgia.

The Best Combination

The best treatment for fibromyalgia has been the best of both conventional medicine and complementary medicine. We strongly recommend that you do not abandon conventional medicine in favor of an unproven complementary or alternative health practice.

With no cure from conventional medicine, many people with fibromyalgia search for pain relief with complementary and alternative medicine. While there is little research on many of the therapies, there are some practices that are offering some relief to fibromyalgia suffers while other therapies offer little or no relief from pain. It is important to do your research and find a therapy most suitable for you.

CAM Therapies That May Be Helpful for Fibromyalgia

Acupressure Acupuncture Aromather apy Art Therapy Ayurveda Biofeedback Bowen Technique Brain Gym Chiropractics Counselling/Psychotherapy Cranial Sacral Therapy Exercise Feldenkrais Guided Imagery Healing Touch Herbal Therapy Homeopathy Humor Therapy Hypnotherapy Journal Therapy Magnet Therapy Massage Therapy Meditation Music Therapy NAET Naturopathy Nutrition Osteopathy Pilates Qi Gong Reflexology Reiki Relaxation Therapy Shiatsu Spiritual Support Support Groups Tai Chi Therapeutic Touch Traditional Chinese Medicine Vitamins/Supplements Yoga.

Disclaimer: The resources and links provided are for information purposes only and one should discuss treatment options with their physician.

Important: Whatever CAM treatment you opt for, it is important that you share the information with your physician. It is important that we begin to start talking about the many therapies available and begin to determine which practices are the most helpful.