Although you may not be aware of it , almost everyone knows someone who suffers from fibromyalgia. People with fibromyalgia generally do not go around shouting about their roofs condition. This is not a fashion or for fun, and it hurts like hell ! And there are about 5 million of them in America today ... 90% of them are women !
Unfortunately , if you do have symptoms of fibromyalgia , and ... you lucky if you do ... it's very hard to tell someone who has all the strange and apparently disconnected conditions that come with the disease. And some of the strangest symptoms can have the most devastating effect on the life of a person with fibromyalgia ... especially since not recognized as symptoms are often untreated or treated .
Fibromyalgia patients who are under the care of a rheumatologist, have medications to control their symptoms. It is a way of the common symptoms of fibromyalgia, such as pain, can be kept under control. However, it is not uncommon for people with the disease to remain silent about their condition or even lie to your family, friends , coworkers , bosses and ... to avoid appearing as "low" or " chronic complainer . " Because fibromyalgia " victim "myself , I can tell you that I kept my mouth shut , especially at work , so I would not lose my job opportunities. I just worked through the pain and misery.
People who understand the syndrome are aware of fatigue and intense that the most common symptoms of pain in fibromyalgia. These are usually losIndicadores used by physicians to diagnose disease. But what is not generally known is that many people with fibromyalgia :
1) Have difficulty concentrating , unexplained changes in vision, and visual blind spots
2) have gastrointestinal problems including frequent abdominal cramps, bloating , reflux , flatulence , constipation and / or frequent diarrhea and even nausea and vomiting
3) are extremely sensitive to odors , bright lights and loud noises ; have alcohol intolerance ; and sensitivity to various drugs and food
4) have disturbing dreams and nightmares, sleep disorders, including the inability to stay asleep ; --- Or even hypersomnia is excessive sleepiness
5 ) seem awkward --- walking and accidentally bump into things , knocking things ; have difficulty judging distances --- such as reaching or driving a car ; have difficulty informal balance , and may experience dizziness / lightheadedness
6) Do you have trouble finding the right to express yourself and remember names or words with face recognition ; have difficulty following directions , and often lose their minds ; easily distracted and may have a loss of memory long and / or short term
Can you imagine waking up one morning and not being able to remember the name of boss ... or the phone number of your best friend ? Or ... has this ever happened to you ?
These are examples of just some of the strange seemingly unrelated symptoms and fibromyalgia, and patients and doctors will tell you ... every case is different. Some people have severe gastrointestinal problems and sleep disorders as their main complaints and common symptoms of pain and fatigue , while others can not tolerate strong odors and may have vision problems and difficulty concentrating. In all cases , people with fibromyalgia have multiple symptoms , some of which have never been recognized as part of their condition of fibromyalgia.
So ... Is there a treatment that can help me with all my strange symptoms of fibromyalgia ?
The simple answer is "yes ! " Improving your overall health is key! Many of the symptoms that accompany the pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia, such as general weakness, headaches and migraines , gastrointestinal disorders , sleep disorders , depression and may even be reduced or eliminated by improving your diet! Start with a heart smart diet with low sugar , low calorie ... and add fruits , vegetables and whole grains. Avoid drinking a lot of caffeinated beverages .
Maintain a healthy weight and avoid foods that cause allergies . And ... include an adequate supply of lean protein , digestible to repair the body at the cellular level . It is widely recognized that a good diet with vitamins, minerals and amino acids --- the building blocks of proteins that support the muscles , nerves and brain, can help you take control of the symptoms of fibromyalgia. .. And your life.
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