Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

According to an article, Fibromyalgia Research, by Dr. Edward F. Group III, for many years the symptoms of fibromyalgia were misdiagnosed, often as growing pains. Since the 1980s, much more is known about the disease and treatment. Symptoms of fibromyalgia include:

• Chronic pain
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Irritability
• Sleeplessness
• Dermatological disorders

What Relief is Available?

If you’re living with fibromyalgia and you want to lessen the medications that you take over the span of possibly years, consider the natural remedies to promote your best health. Currently treatment is focused on the specific symptoms as they manifest. According to WebMD and other researchers, alternative treatments are reportedly relieving symptoms of fibromylagia.

• Acupuncture
• Massage
• Physical therapy
• Mental health care
• Mild exercise

Following are other suggested practices for overall better health which may provide relief from fibromyalgia symptoms:

• Meditation
• Nutrition and supplements
• Colon cleansing
• Chiropractic manipulation

Studies show that fibromyalgia symptoms tend to fluctuate over time and weather changes. There are indications that the symptoms in many sufferers lessen over time. Many people are finding that even mild exercise is helpful both for pain relief and for reducing sleeplessness, two of the most common complaints of fibromyalgia sufferers. Some theories suggest that the occurrence of some symptoms bring about the disease. Some argue that the disease brings on the symptoms. No one as yet has mentioned a cure.