The widespread muscle pain associated with fibromyalgia is not the only symptom that can cause problems. For people with fibromyalgia, the combination of the pain and disturbance of normal sleep is a vicious cycle. The pain makes sleeping more challenging, and then the sleep deprivation magnifies the pain. The sleep problems that can be associated [...]
Fibromyalgia affects 10% of the population, with women being afflicted more often than men. People in the age range of 20 to 50 are most at risk. What are some common symptoms of fibromyalgia? Pain throughout the entire body Depression and anxiety Irregular sleep patterns leading to a lack of sleep Irritable bowel and bladder [...]
Fibromyalgia is becoming an all too common in the medical world as of late. It is a real disease that is afflicting up to 20 million people living in the United States alone. Women are 10 times more likely to develop it than men. Some of the symptoms include: Problems with bowel and bladder function [...]
Fibromyalgia can be a very frustrating illness to cope with, not only for the patient but also for the doctor trying to diagnose and treat it. It is defined as a condition that is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness accompanied by fatigue, mood changes, and memory problems. To diagnose fibromyalgia, doctors must do [...]