Fibromyalgia is chronic condition that causes pain all over the body, fatigue, and other symptoms. People with fibromyalgia may be more sensitive to pain than people who don't have it. This is called abnormal pain perception processing.<br>See also : * [[Fatigue]]* [[Adrenal Fatigue]]* [[Stress]]== Causes and Symptoms ==[[FileThe exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown. It can be triggered by :Fibromyalgia1* Stressful or traumatic events, such as car accidents* Repetitive injuries* Illnesses such as viral infections* Sometimes, fibromyalgia can develop on its own. It can run in families, so genes may play a role in the cause.gif]]
* people with fibromyalgia (FMS) may have low levels of [[serotonin]]
* sleep problems can be a contributing factor in fibromyalgia.
* Gluten, refined sugars, artificial sweeteners, trans fats, and other unnatural compounds and other common food allergens like soy, particularly when derived from genetically-modified organisms (GMOs), can trigger an inflammatory response in individuals with fibromyalgia
== Symptoms ==
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== Home remedies ==
* [[Thermotherapy]] is useful for muscle spasms, [[myalgia]], fibromyalgia, contracture, [[bursitis]].
* [[Acupuncture]] is another therapy that can improve free range of motion. According to the John Hopkins Medicine, new data suggest that acupuncture can relieve some of fibromyalgia’s uncomfortable symptoms.
* Eggs have a lot of nutrients that are recommended for those of us with fibromyalgia and chronic [[fatigue]] syndrome.
* Lifestyle changes== Warnings ==**Getting enough sleep**Getting regular physical activity. If you have not already been active, start slowly and gradually increase how much activity you get. You may want to see a physical therapist, who can help you create a plan that is right for you.== References ==**Learning how to manage stress**Eating a healthy diet**Learning to pace yourself. If you do too much, it can make your symptoms worse. So you need to learn to balance being active with your need for rest.* Talk therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), can help you learn strategies to deal with pain, stress, and negative thoughts. If you also have depression along with your fibromyalgia, talk therapy can help with that too.* Complementary therapies have helped some people with the symptoms of fibromyalgia. But researchers need to do more studies to show which ones are effective. You could consider trying them, but you should check with your health care provider first. These therapies include**[[Massage]] therapy**Movement therapies**[[Chiropractic]] therapy**[[Acupuncture]]
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