Signs of Fibromyalgia You Should Be Aware Of

FIBROMYALGIA SYMPTOMS

MUSCLE AND BODY

• -Muscle twitching
• -Swelling
• -Morning stiffness
• -Tender and lumpy breasts
• -Mild to severe pain which may spread to other parts of the body

PROBLEMS WITH SLEEPING

• -Fatigue
• -Grinding teeth
• -Hypnic jerk (otherwise known as the feeling of falling while sleeping)
• -Difficulty sleeping/Broken sleeping pattern, you feel very tired and lethargic every morning
• -Muscle twitching during sleep

SINUS & ALLERGY PROBLEMS

• -Ringing ears
• -Thick mucus
• -A runny nose as well as postnasal drip
• -Shortness of breath
• -Earaches and itchy ears
• -Sensitivity to molds and yeasts as well as allergies

DIGESTION AND STOMACH ISSUES

• -Irritable bowel syndrome
• -Pelvic pain, nausea, abdominal cramps and bloating
• -Frequent urination

SENSITIVITY AND SENSORY PROBLEMS

Difficulty seeing in night driving and low lighting
Increased sensitivity to climate changes, light, noise, smells, pressure, and temperature

COGNITIVE PROBLEMS

• -Language impairments as well as difficulty speaking familiar words
• -Poor coordination and balance
• -Burning and tingling in the upper limbs
• -Zone out often, short-term memory, difficulty differentiating between some color shades and difficulty with concentration
• -Directional difficulties, difficulty recognizing familiar surroundings

REPRODUCTIVE ISSUES

• -Loss of libido
• -Impotence
• -PMS as well as other menstrual problems

HEART PROBLEMS

• -Valve problems
• -Pain similar to a heart attack
• -Irregular heartbeat

SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS

• -Overly-ridged nails or nails which curve under
• -Hair loss
• -Skin which appears mottled, bruises or scars easily

MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

• -Mood swings and unexplained irritability
• -Anxiety, depression, panic attack

OTHER SYMPTOMS

• -Family history
• -Unexplained weight gain or weight loss
• -Sweats
• -Headaches and migraines
• -Carbohydrate and chocolate cravings
• -Vision problems

All of the abovementioned signs can also mean that you have another condition, so don’t be afraid, For example, PMS, cravings, frequent mood swings and headaches don’t only signify fibromyalgia.

Just consult your doctor. Don’t conclude anything yourself.

NATURAL TREATMENT FOR FIBROMYALGIA

These are some tips that can  help you alleviate the sympptoms of fibromyalgia in a natural way:

1. practice yoga
2. use acupuncture
3. try mindful breathing
4. practice tai chi
5. go to massages
6. use anti-inflammatory herbs like for example, turmeric, garlic and ginger
7. consume organic, whole, anti-inflammatory foods
8. take magnesium, vitamin B12, and vitamin D supplements
9. do light exercises