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Fibromyalgia is a debilitating and painful syndrome, a chronic condition which can permanently and severely reduce quality of life. Symptoms include pain throughout the body, basically a constant muscle ache. In addition, Fibromyalgia sufferers often complain of specific “tender points” that are extremely sensitive in which pain may be concentrated. Extreme tiredness is a frequently occurring symptom as well. It is unknown at this time whether this is due to co-incidence of chronic fatigue syndrome, or due to the pain of fibromyalgia preventing sufferers from reaching restorative REM deep sleep. For unknown reasons, women tend to be more likely to develop this disease, and often sufferers develop it after a single, traumatic event. In addition, there is not yet any accepted criteria established by doctors for diagnosis, and no cause or source of the pain has been identified. |
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There is no cure for fibromyalgia. However, there are several treatment options which have been shown to reduce, eliminate, or control specific symptoms. Two of the most popular methods are analgesic pain medications and antidepressants. However, before you follow the path so many others have been unsatisfied with, be forewarned – pharmaceuticals can have terrible side effects, and will not have long-term effect on reducing the pain of fibromyalgia. For instance, analgesics can cause nausea, constipation, liver damage, and even become addictive; antidepressant medications can cause anxiety and loss of sleep (which are two of the symptoms of fibromyalgia), in addition to nausea and diarrhea. You may think there is no hope, and that your outlook is grim. |
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However, you should know that there is hope and you CAN find relief for your symptoms through safe, natural methods. This website is dedicated to helping you to find natural, non-invasive solutions, which will not create unhealthy side effects or poison your body in other ways. Studies have shown that you can change the way you live with fibromyalgia through making small but important changes in your lifestyle and diet. In addition, there are herbal and nutritional supplements you can take, and non-invasive treatments such as acupuncture that may change your life for the better. Exercise and diet are the two most important pieces of the puzzle. Once you embark on a healthier lifestyle, your pain will be significantly reduced almost instantly. An aerobic exercise program can help you control the pain, as can stress management or other types of cognitive-behavioral therapy. As far as diet, if you can avoid sugar, increase your intake of magnesium, and avoid preservatives and other food additives (for example, aspartame and MSG). Once you have made these lifestyle and diet changes, look into natural treatments such as vitamins and herbal supplements. For example, many people with fibromyalgia are deficient in vitamin D, and there are many anti-inflammatory herbs that have been proven to reduce pain for thousands of years. Be sure to browse through this website for more detailed treatment options, and check back soon as more informative articles will be added over time. |
