{"id":20263,"date":"2018-09-25T03:32:45","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T07:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellnessofthebody.com\/?p=909"},"modified":"2018-09-25T03:32:45","modified_gmt":"2018-09-25T07:32:45","slug":"909-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=20263","title":{"rendered":"43 Signs of Fibromyalgia You Should Be Aware Of"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"63d509947b33dea96ed9a09b2482b63d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1554417\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tAbout 10 million Americans are affected by fibromyalgia. It is a very common condition. There are even people who have it, but aren\u2019t aware of its presence. There are also doctors who can\u2019t recognize fibromyalgia in a patient and often misdiagnose him\/her.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s very important to know whether you have this condition so that you could relieve yourself from the pain as well as the unpleasant symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>The condition can\u2019t be cured, but some medicines, cognitive behavioral therapies as well asgentle exercise can help you.<\/p>\n<p>Muscle pain is the first thing that people think of when they hear about fibromyalgia.<\/p>\n<p>People with fibromyalgia also feel tenderness to touch which spreads throughout their body as well as many other problems. This is a condition which affects their emotional, mental physical health.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>CAUSES AND DIAGNOSIS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>It still isn\u2019t clear what causes fibromyalgia. You can\u2019t prevent this condition, but you can control it. You just have to be aware that you have it.<\/p>\n<p>There isn\u2019t a test that doctors can use to diagnose fibromyalgia. The doctor only asks the patient whether he\/she experiences some of the symptoms below.<\/p>\n<p>The doctor also performs various tests and methods like: antinuclear antibody, blood count, rheumatoid factor, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, thyroid test, MRIand X-rays.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the most common symptoms. In case you\u2019ve noticed some of them, visit a specialist.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>FIBROMYALGIA SYMPTOMS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>MUSCLE AND BODY<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Muscle twitching<\/li>\n<li>Swelling<\/li>\n<li>Morning stiffness<\/li>\n<li>Tender and lumpy breasts<\/li>\n<li>Mild to severe pain which may spread to other parts of the body<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>PROBLEMS WITH SLEEPING<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Grinding teeth<\/li>\n<li>Hypnic jerk (otherwise known as the feeling of falling while sleeping)<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty sleeping\/Broken sleeping pattern, you feel very tired and lethargic every morning<\/li>\n<li>Muscle twitching during sleep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>SINUS &amp; ALLERGY PROBLEMS<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Ringing ears<\/li>\n<li>Thick mucus<\/li>\n<li>A runny nose as well as post nasal drip<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li>Earaches and itchy ears<\/li>\n<li>Sensitivity to molds and yeasts as well as allergies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>DIGESTION AND STOMACH ISSUES<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Irritable bowel syndrome<\/li>\n<li>Pelvic pain, nausea, abdominal crampsand bloating<\/li>\n<li>Frequent urination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>SENSITIVITY AND SENSORY PROBLEMS<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Difficulty seeing in night drivingand low lighting<\/li>\n<li>Increased sensitivity to climate changes, light, noise, smells, pressureand temperature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>COGNITIVE PROBLEMS<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Language impairments as well as difficulty speaking familiar words<\/li>\n<li>Poor coordinationand balance<\/li>\n<li>Burning and tingling in the upper limbs<\/li>\n<li>Zone out often, short-term memory, difficulty differentiating between some color shades and difficulty with concentration<\/li>\n<li>Directional difficulties, difficulty recognizing familiar surroundings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>REPRODUCTIVE ISSUES<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Loss of libido<\/li>\n<li>Impotence<\/li>\n<li>PMS as well as other menstrual problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>HEART PROBLEMS<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Valve problems<\/li>\n<li>Pain similar to a heart attack<\/li>\n<li>Irregular heartbeat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Overly-ridged nailsor nails which curve under<\/li>\n<li>Hair loss<\/li>\n<li>Skin which appears mottled, bruises or scars easily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Mood swingsand unexplained irritability<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety, depression, panic attack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>OTHER SYMPTOMS<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Family history<\/li>\n<li>Unexplained weight gainor weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Sweats<\/li>\n<li>Headachesand migraines<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrate and chocolate cravings<\/li>\n<li>Vision problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All of the abovementioned signs can also mean that you have another condition, so don\u2019t be afraid, For example, PMS, cravings, frequent mood swingsandheadaches don\u2019t only signify fibromyalgia.<\/p>\n<p>Just consult your doctor. Don\u2019t conclude anything yourself.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>NATURAL TREATMENT FOR FIBROMYALGIA<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5>THESE ARE SOME TIPS THAT CAN HELP YOU ALLEVIATE THE SYMPTOMS OF FIBROMYALGIA IN A NATURAL WAY:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>practice yoga<\/li>\n<li>use acupuncture<\/li>\n<li>try mindful breathing<\/li>\n<li>practice tai chi<\/li>\n<li>go to massages<\/li>\n<li>use anti-inflammatory herbs like for example, turmeric, garlicand ginger<\/li>\n<li>consume organic, whole, anti-inflammatory foods<\/li>\n<li>take magnesium,\u00a0 vitamin B12 and vitamin D supplements<\/li>\n<li>do gentle exercise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About 10 million Americans are affected by fibromyalgia. It is a very common condition. There are even people who have it, but aren\u2019t aware of its presence. There are also doctors who can\u2019t recognize fibromyalgia in a patient and often misdiagnose him\/her. 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