Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disorder that causes fatigue, widespread muscle and joint pain, and problems with memory and mood, according to WebMD. And although fibromyalgia is the most common musculoskeletal condition after arthritis, the medical world is still not well understood.
In fact, women are more likely to develop fibromyalgia than men, and at this time there is no cure for the disorder. Because fibromyalgia can cause osteoarthritis-like symptoms, it's important to understand the signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with the disorder to make sure you're treated properly.
++ Risk factors :
There are three risk factors that increase your chances of developing fibromyalgia, according to the Mayo Clinic :
1. Sex.
2. Family history.
3. Rheumatic disease. If you have rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, you may be more likely to develop fibromyalgia.
++ Syndrome :
Fibromyalgia often causes widespread pain and fatigue, and can cause certain parts of the body to ache when touched — as if they were strained or stretched. The disorder can also affect your sleep habits, usually limiting the amount of restful sleep you can achieve, and cause depression. Other symptoms, according to WebMD, include:
- Stomach ache
- Chronic headache
- Dry mouth, nose and eyes
- Hypersensitivity to cold and/or heat
- Inability to concentrate
- Urinary incontinence
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Numbness or tingling in your fingers and feet
- tetanus
++Therapy
To determine if you have fibromyalgia, your doctor must eliminate other possible causes of your symptoms, such as running blood tests for you to rule out other conditions that cause pain and fatigue. Once your doctor determines that you have fibromyalgia, treatment for the disease may include some of the following, according to the Mayo Clinic:
- Antidepressants. These medications can help relieve the pain and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia. One highly rated over-the-counter mood-enhancing option is available for purchase here.
Anti-seizure medications. These types of medications have actually proven to be helpful in reducing the pain of those who suffer from fibromyalgia.
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