How to Spot Fibromyalgia
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Written by Marry Summer
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Sunday, 18 January 2009 |
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 The most common symptoms of fibromyalgia are fatigue and pain in one's muscles and tendons. There are, however, a number of overlapping symptoms and conditions that sufferers experience along the way, which is why fibromyalgia is characterized as a syndrome rather than a disease. Below is a list of these fibromyalgia symptoms to help you identify when it time to seek professional help.
Pain. As mentioned above, this is the most dominant of all fibromyalgia symptoms. Most patients experience a widespread pain in their muscles and joints, which is why treatment often involves prescription medication to combat this pain.
Fatigue. This is almost as common as pain when ranking all fibromyalgia symptoms and it can make the pain that a patient feels seem to double in intensity. When we talk of fatigue here, we mean more than just an average sleepiness. This type of fatigue is the kind that takes away all your ability and inclination to get up from bed.
Nausea. This is defined simply as the urge to vomit and many fibromyalgia patients also suffer from this condition. It is often accompanied by dizziness, blurred vision and sweating.
Sleep Disorders. It is believed that about 80% of fibromyalgia sufferers experience some type of sleep disorder. These sleep disorders often contribute to the fatigue that a patient already feels.
Urinary and Pelvic Complaints. These are common complaints among fibromyalgia patients, particularly women. It can range from bladder incontinence to painful sexual intercourse.
Of course, the above list is not meant for you to self-diagnose fibromyalgia. Diagnosis should always be left to a qualified medical professional and it is important to seek professional advice before jumping to conclusions regarding your health. Furthermore, the list cites only a few of the symptoms associated with fibromyalgia and there are a lot more that may be observed.
Another important factor to note is that majority of fibromyalgia sufferers are women, so it is equally important for them to find a gynecologist who can properly explain how pregnancy, menstruation and menopause can affect their condition.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 29 May 2009 )
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