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Fibromyalgia Symptoms and Treatment
What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?
The main symptoms are pains and tiredness.
The
pain can occur in the muscles and fibrous tissues of
any area of the body. But, most commonly the pain is
in the neck and back. Many areas can be affected, and
some people feel the pain 'all over'. The pain can vary
from day to day, and may be made worse by stress, cold
or activity.
Tiredness
(fatigue) is common, and is sometimes severe. In some
cases it is more distressing than the pain. It is also
common to have a poor sleep pattern. You may wake feeling
exhausted. Many people feel worst first thing in the
morning, but improve in the afternoon. Even a small
amount of activity may make you tired. The tiredness
may cause you to have poor concentration, and so you
may appear to be forgetful.
Fibromyalgia
is not an arthritis, it is not due to cancer, and does
not damage any joint or tissue. It does not shorten
your expected lifespan. In some cases, symptoms ease
or go after a few months.
If you are able, consider gradually building up to more
and more exercise. The aim of the exercise is to improve
sleep patterns, and improve fitness. Aerobic exercises
which cause little 'pounding' such as walking, cycling
and swimming are thought to be the best form of exercise
to improve symptoms. 'Stretching' exercises such as
yoga may help, but are not thought to be as effective
as 'aerobic' exercises at easing symptoms. A doctor
or physiotherapist can advise on a suitable programme
for your particular circumstances.
Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia Patients Needed for Pilot Study (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Makers of a new liquid natural supplement formulation of Cetyl-Myristoleate are seeking osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia patients for a pilot study in Phoenix beginning Monday, April 12, 2010. Â The new formulation, developed by Arizona nutraceutical company, Liquid CMO, LLC, has produced remarkable testimonial results with no harmful side effects and no known drug interactions and is looking to ...
| Support group meeting Monday (The Iowa City Press-Citizen)
The Arthritis-Fibromyalgia Education/Support Group will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in the Scanlon Room, lower level Mercy Medical Plaza, 540 E. Jefferson St.
| ICTS Awarded Contract for Fifth Consecutive Fibromyalgia Study (dBusinessNews.com)
RALEIGH, N.C. – Tom Sturgis, president of ICTS (Integrated Clinical Trial Services, LLC) ( www.icts.us ), has announced that the company has been awarded its fifth consecutive patient enrollment services contract in a series of fibromyalgia studies with the same sponsor.
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http://www.ukfibromyalgia.com
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