Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Center

We manage the complexities of Fibromyalgia and CFS in a nurturing, nonjudgmental environment to emphasize healing and self-empowerment.

An Overview: Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a condition which affects the muscles and bones. This disorder is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, as the symptoms of it are quite common. This is a type of disorder which is characterized by the widespread of musculoskeletal pain and is usually accompanied by sleep, fatigue, mood swings and sleep. Fibromyalgia disorder intensifies painful sensations by affecting the way a brain processes pain signals. In general, women are more likely to develop fibromyalgia as compared to men.

The symptoms of this disorder often tend to appear post-surgery, physical trauma, infection or even psychological stress. In some cases, its symptoms often accumulate over time with not even one triggering event. However,Treatment for Fibromyalgia Pain is still not found but a variety of medications are prescribed by specialist to control its symptoms.

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

  • Widespread Pain.
  • Irritable bowel syndrome.
  • A migraine.
  • Painful bladder syndrome.
  • Temporomandibular joint disorders
  • Cognitive difficulties.
  • Fatigue.
  • Interstitial cystitis.
  • Swelling and tingling.
  • Menstrual Cramps.
  • Restless Leg Syndrome.
  • Problems Peeing.
  • Tender points.
  • Numbness in certain body parts.
  • Burning.
  • Twitching.
  • Tightness.

What Causes Fibromyalgia Pain?

The exact cause of Fibromyalgia Pain is still unknown but according to research, there are a variety of factors that work together leading to arise this pain. Genetics, Infections and Physical or emotional trauma are some factors that if combined together can lead to arising the pain.

Diagnosis And Treatment for Fibromyalgia Pain

Fibromyalgia diagnosis can be made if a person has had widespread pain for more than three months with no underlying medical condition causing the pain. While no lab tests can confirm the diagnosis of fibromyalgia, certain specialists conduct Blood tests that might include Complete blood count and Cyclic citrullinated peptide test.

Treatment for Fibromyalgia Pain includes both medication and self-care and the emphasis is mostly on minimizing the pain and improving overall general health. Generally, medications are prescribed to help reduce the pain of fibromyalgia and improve sleep. Pain relievers, antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs are most commonly prescribed in such cases.

To get rid of the pain, therapy is usually the most effective and prescribed treatment by the experts. Variety of different therapies help in reducing the effect that fibromyalgia has on the body. Physical therapy can help improve the flexibility and strength whereas occupational therapy can help in reducing the stress on the body.

Why IMNVA For Treatment for Fibromyalgia Pain?

Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are an illness which is characterized by extreme amounts of fatigue. In fact, the conditions of this illness seems to be so intertwined with each other that medical experts and community still continue to debate whether fibromyalgia fatigue is a different expression or whether it is the same disorder that causes chronic fatigue syndrome.

The research shows that there is a very thin line between fibromyalgia fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome. Although the symptoms of both these illness are quite common.

With such a thin line Treatment for Fibromyalgia Pain depends on the diagnosis of the illness. However, fibromyalgia, fatigue often takes a back seat to debilitating muscle pain whereas, in chronic fatigue syndrome, people often experience an overwhelming lack of energy, but also can experience some pain.

The thin line between these two can give a rise to many complexities. Experts at IMNVA manage the complexities of Fibromyalgia and CFS in a nurturing, nonjudgmental environment at Chronic Fatigue Treatment Center to emphasize healing and self-empowerment.