FIBROMYALGIA

FIBROMYALGIA

It is a disorder causes Muscle Pain & Fatigue
Fibromyalgia subjects have “Tender points” in their body

SYMPTOMS

Pain through out the body
Especially Shoulder, Buttock, Neck, Low back
Sleep Disorder
Morning Stiffness
Head ache
Painful Menstrual cycles
Tingling or Numbness in Hand & Feet
Problem in Thinking & Memory ( Fibro Fog)

CAUSES:

Stressful traumatic events
Repetitive injuries
Illness
Certain diseases

PREDISPOSING FACTORS:

Rheumatoid Arthritis
SLEAnkylosing spondylitis
Stress
Weather

TREATMENT

Medications ( Analgesics, NSAID, Antidepressant)
Sleep
Diet
Massage
Exercises
Work environment Modification


SELF CARE:

Reduce stress
Well Sleep
Exercise
DIET
Massage

REDUCE STRESS:

Avoid situation that cause Stress
Take time to relax
Breathing Exercise
Guided Imagery
Meditation
Yoga

SOUND SLEEP

Go to bed early
Avoid caffeine
Good mattress
Say no to alcoholic

EXERCISES:

Stretches
Low intensity Aerobics
Walking, Swimming
Bicycle
Calisthenics
Tai Chi

DIET

Avoid Caffeine
Avoid Alcohol
Proper Vitamin
Balanced Diet
Quit Smoking