HopelesslyJoan

You may be a man or woman who has fibromyalgia. Next, your brother or sister may have fibromyalgia, you daughter has it; you even suspect that your mother has it as well, although she has been diagnosed with it just yet. All the key women in your family have fallen victim to fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Just when you though that it could nor get any worse, your best friend is also experiencing some signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia that sound an awful lot like the ones that you and your relatives all share; Widespread pain, fatigue, sleep difficulties and other common symptoms of fibromyalgia.

So what’s the big picture? Almost anyone can develop fibromyalgia, even you. As frightening as this very well may be, it is just as important to recognize that there are general patterns among the people who are most likely to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia. For example, women are between 7 to 10 times more likely than men to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia (Although men can and do have fibromyalgia) Secondly, adults are more prone to being diagnosed with fibromyalgia than are children. Finally, as we revealed earlier fibromyalgia does not discriminate against age and gender; the same holds true for race and socioeconomic status.

So, could you be the next victim of fibromyalgia? Maybe you’ve already fallen to this chronic condition for all these years without even knowing that you had it. If that may be the case, the best advice that I can give you is to educate yourself as much as possible regarding what fibromyalgia means for you. Gather as many resources as possible through support groups, associations, books and even doctors who may be able to diagnose you to determine if you have fibromyalgia. Knowledge and education are power; in this case they may be clues to a better quality of life.

Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is unknown. Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and the soft tissues of the body.

Who gets Fibromyalgia?

According to statistics, it is commonly seen in women between the ages of 20 and 56. Men are also prone to Fibromyalgia, just not as much.

Symptoms:

Sleep abnormalities are seen as one of the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has been closely associated with FMS. Another sign of Fibromyalgia is an increased sensitivity to pain and touch, as well as hot and cold.

Some treatments/remedies for FMS are:

Massage Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy (Light therapeutic touch; is not Massage Therapy)

Neuromuscular Therapy (Therapeutic)

Relaxation Massage

Steam packs

Accupuncture

Massage therapy is known for being a very therapeutic and healing modality to help release some of the pain and stress of Fibromyalgia.

A thorough medical examination by a Board Certified Medical Physician, D.O., Chiropractor is essential with a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. Then, a prescription for therapy is advised - to be obtained from a licensed practitioner in massage.

Massage therapy relaxes the muscles and helps further the oxygen and blood flow to the areas of tightness, pain or sensitivity. Massage also helps encourage the endorphins to produce more energy and less tiredness, as well as a relaxed state of mind and body.

If you have seen your doctor and he or she has diagnosed you with Fibromyalgia, you could benefit significantly from the various types of massage and alternative treatments mentioned in this article. Check with your doctor to see which of the above options may be best for you.