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Fibromyalgia

 

 Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a rheumatic disorder characterized by chronic achy muscular pain that has no obvious physical cause.  It most commonly affects the lower back, the neck, the shoulders, the back of the head, the upper chest, and the thighs, although any area of or areas of the body may be involved.  The pain is usually described as burning, throbbing, shooting, and stabbing.  This pain may be accompanied by chronic headaches, strange sensations in the skin, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, and temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ).  Other symptoms experienced by people with fibromyalgia are premenstual syndrome, painful periods, anxiety, palpitations, memory impairment, irritable bladder, skin sensitivities, dry eyes and mouth, a need for frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions, dizziness, and impaired coordination.   Such activities as lifting and climbing stairs are often painful.  Depression often accompanies this disorder and stress may trigger the development of problems similar to those associated with cardiovascular disease and adrenal gland disorders.

Fibromyalgia symptoms can be triggered by a number of different  factors, including overerxertion, stress, lack of exercise, anxiety, depression, lack of sleep, grief, trauma, extremes of temperature and/or humidity and infections illness.

Because the immune system is typically compromised in this disorder, opportunistic viral and bacterial infections are common as well.

The most distinctive feature of fibromyalgia, one that differentiates it from similar conditions, is the existence of certain "tender points" - eighteen specific spots where the muscles are abnormally tender to the touch.  The eighteen points tend to cluster around the neck, shoulders, chest, knees, elbows region, and hips, and include the following:

  • Around the lower vertebra of the neck.

  • At the insertion of the second rib.

  • Around the upper part of the thigh bone.

  • In the middle of the knee joint.

  • In muscles connected to the base of the skull.

  • In muscles of the neck and upper back.

  • In muscles of the mid-back.

  • On the side of the elbow.

  • In the upper and outer muscles of the buttocks.

Fibromyalgia manifests itself in similar ways to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) chemical sensitivities, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic myofacial pain (shortened muscle fiber syndrome).  As a result, it often takes a long time for a proper diagnosis to be made. 

Most people with fibromyalgia also have an associated sleep disorder known as alpha -EEG anamoly.  In this disorder, the individual's deep sleep periods are interrupted by bouts of waking-type brain activity, resulting in poor sleep.   Some people with fibromyalgia are plagued by other sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, bruxism, and sleep myoclonus (a sudden rapid contraction of a muscle or a group of muscles during sleep or as one is falling asleep).  Not surprisingly, given all these sleep difficulties, people with fibromyalgia often suffer from chronic fatigue, that can range from mild to incapacitating.

Fibromyalgia is much more common in females than in males, and most often begins in young adulthood.

The cause of fibromyalgia is not known and there are no tests that can diagnose FMS with complete certainty.  It is thought by some that the disorder is caused by a disruption in the brain's ability to process pain.  Some evidence also points to a problem with the immune system. 

Other possible causes that have been proposed include infection with the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), the virus that causes infections mononucleosis, or with the fungus Candida albicans, chronic mercury poisoning from amalgam dental fillings, anemia, parasites, hypoglycemia, and hypothyroidism.

Supplements:

  • Multivitamin/Multimineral

  • Acidophilus

  • CoQ10

  • Magnesium

  • Garlic

  • Grape Seed Extract

  • Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)

  • Calcium

  • Chromium

  • Melatonin

Herbs:

  • Astragalus and ethinacea enhance immune function.

  • Black walnut and garlic aid in removing parasites.

  • Boswellia is excellent for morning stiffness and joint pain.

  • Ginkgo biloba improves circulation and brain function.

  • Kava kava decreases anxiety and elevates the mood.

  • Licorice root supports the glandular system, especially the adrenal glands.  Caution:  If overused, licorice can elevate blood pressure.  Do not use this herb on a daily basis for more than seven days in a row.  Avoid if you have high blood pressure.

  • Milk thistle protects the liver

  • Pau d'arco taken in tea or tablet form is good for treating candida infection.

  • Skullcap and valerian root improve sleep.

 


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