Fibromyalgia
Definition
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain illness characterized by widespread
musculoskeletal aches, pain, and stiffness, soft tissue tenderness,
general fatigue, and sleep disturbances. The most common sites of pain
include the neck, back, shoulders, pelvic girdle, and hands, but any
body part can be affected. Fibromyalgia patients experience a wide range
of symptoms of varying intensities that wax and wane over time.
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
- Multiple tender points throughout body
- Multiple pain sites throughout body
- Chronic fatigue
- Sleep problems
- Impaired memory and concentration
- Sensitive to odors, loud noises, bright lights
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Neurological symptoms
- Impaired coordination
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Skin sensitivities and rashes
- Restless leg syndrome
- Raynaud's Syndrome
- PMS
- Headaches and migraines
- Dry eyes and mouth
- TMJ pain
- Ringing in the ears
- Dizziness
- Vision problems
- Irritable bladder
Possible causes of Fibromyalgia
No known cause has been determined, but the following are suspected
causes:
- An illness or injury that causes trauma to the body
- Abnormal sensory processing in the central nervous system
- Interpretative defect in the central nervous system
- Neurotransmitter dysregulation
- Endocrine (hormonal) dysregulation
- Low levels of serotonin and tryptophan
- Low levels of blood flow to the brain
- Abnormalities in cytokine function (immune system)
Treatment options
- Massage
- Microcurrent
- Hydrotherapy
- Nutritional counseling
- Nutritional/Immune IV therapy
- Homeopathic drainage (Unda)
- Neurotransmitter testing
- Hormone (saliva) testing
- Other lab testing
- Psychological and educational counseling
For treatment of fibromyalgia
Contact Rosetta Koach, LMT, ND
Phone: 503-628-6357 |
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