FIBROMYALGIA

What is fibromyalgia?
It is a fairly common condition that results in chronic pain in the joints,muscles,and tendons.

It mostly affects woman between the ages of 20 and 50

CAUSES!

• Sleep disturbance
• Emotional distress
• Decreased blood flow to muscles
• Viruses
• Any combination of these factors.

Signs & Symptoms
Tenderness in areas of the body, sleep disturbance, and chronic facial pain.

It is normally diagnosed after the person has joint pain for over 3 months.

Treatment is varied and includes anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy,lifestyle change to reduce stress,counseling to improve coping skills,reduction or elimination of caffeine to improve sleep, and diet supplements to improve nutrition.

PREVENTION

• Reduce stress
• Getting good rest
• Good exercise
• Breathing exercise
• Eating healthy

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