Recognize the Early Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

Pain related with fibromyalgia can greatly vary on a daily base, some days are good, othersare worse and there are days that it can almost be disabling. Cold and humidity will make symptoms worse as well as a lack of sleep, being too active or having no activity at all.

Stess and hormonal imbalances can also trigger more intense pains.

So if you are in pain all day, every day, find it hard to move at all or are having trouble balancing your self, you might very well be dealing with fibromyalgia symptoms.

The medical definition of fibromyalgia describes pains and stiffness in the musculoskeletal and other generalized aches, that have been present in both your arms and legs for a period of at least 3 months.

Pain is also present when applying pressure to at least 11 points of the 18 identified fibromyalgia trigger points.

While this seems to be a quite descriptive way to diagnose fibromyalgia, many doctors do not consider fibromyalgia a real condition and as such, many patients struggle to get their pains and symptoms correctly treaten

Fatigue is probably the second most disabling symptom of fibromyalgia. Sufferers have described this fatigue as a constant daily battle and every thing they need to do seems to be too much even when it comes to ordinary small routines. Going to the bathroom might feel like walking a marathon and just getting up is enough reason to rest again.

Many FMS (FibroMyalgia Syndrome) sufferers have upper airway resistance syndrome as well, sleep apnea, grind teeth during their sleep or other sleep related problems that are the cause of feeling tired continuously.

The list of possible other symptoms of fibromyalgia is long and unfortunately so diverse that it makes it hard to diagnose. You can almost call it an invisible disease because many sufferers seem to be fine on the outside. On the inside though they are in constant pain and agony especially as long as their disease has not been properly diagnosed.

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome


• Gastroesophageal Reflux


• Constipation and diarrhea


• Excessive Gass


• Nausea


• Abdominal Pain


• Mental fogginess ("fibro fog")


• Gastrointestinal Problems


• Confusion


• Anxiety


• Depression


• Headaches


• Dry mouth and eyes


• Reynaud´s syndrom


• Restless Leg Syndrome


• Various neurological problems


• Skin rashes and sensitivity

Fibromyalgia can be a very disabling disease and is a chronic illness that is. It is also a very difficult disease to be diagnosed and many doctors are still not fully aware of the impact it can have on a sufferer´s life.

The correct medical care and especially a specific lifestyle management can both make a huge difference so it is important to take the right steps and learn as much as possible to create a more livable situation for yourself.

You will be amazed at finding how much you can actively do to decrease those debilitating fibromyalgia symptoms, an important step to wellness is educating yourself.