Researchers think that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by interfering with how your brain processes pain signals. Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain along with fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues.
Other times, symptoms gradually build up over time without a single trigger, such as after a physical trauma, surgery, infection, or a significant amount of psychological stress.
Women are more likely than men to develop fibromyalgia, and many people with the condition also experience tension headaches, TMJ issues, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and depression.
CausesAlthough fibromyalgia’s exact cause is unknown, it most likely results from a number of interrelated factors, some of which may include:
Genetics.Due to the familial nature of fibromyalgia, you may be more likely to develop the condition if you have specific genetic mutations.
Infections.There are some conditions that seem to cause fibromyalgia, or to make it worse.
Physical or emotional trauma.Psychological stress and physical trauma, such as those from car accidents, both have the potential to cause fibromyalgia.
In addition, the brain’s pain receptors appear to develop a sort of memory of the pain and become more sensitive, meaning they can overreact to pain signals. Researchers believe repeated nerve stimulation causes the brains of people with fibromyalgia to change. This change involves an abnormal increase in certain chemicals in the brain that signal pain (neurotransmitters).
Fibromyalgia signs and symptoms include:
Widespread pain.The widespread pain associated with fibromyalgia, which must occur on both sides of your body as well as above and below your waist, is frequently described as a constant dull ache that has persisted for at least three months.
Fatigue.Sleep is frequently disturbed by pain, and many fibromyalgia patients also have other sleep disorders, such as restless legs syndrome and sleep apnea. People with fibromyalgia frequently awaken exhausted, even though they report sleeping for long periods of time.
Cognitive difficulties.Focus, attention, and concentration are hampered by “fibro fog,” a fibromyalgia symptom that causes these symptoms.
The following painful conditions frequently coexist with fibromyalgia:
· Irritable bowel syndrome
Headaches of all kinds, including migraines
The painful bladder syndrome or interstitial cystitis
· Temporomandibular joint disorders
Risk factorsFibromyalgia risk factors include:
Your sex.Women than men are diagnosed with fibromyalgia more frequently.
Family history.If you have a family member who also has fibromyalgia, you might be more likely to get the illness.
Other disorders.You might be more susceptible to developing fibromyalgia if you have lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or any of these conditions.
Complications–The frustration of living with a condition that is frequently misunderstood can also lead to depression and health-related anxiety, and the pain and lack of sleep associated with fibromyalgia can make it difficult for you to function at home or at work.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
The management of fibromyalgia can be successfully accomplished with the use of carefully chosen homoeopathic remedies, some of which are listed below.
RHUS TOXICODENDRON 200-One of the best treatments for fibromyalgia with muscle pain is rhus tox. This condition is characterized by tearing pain in tendons, ligaments, and tissues, particularly in the loins, limbs, and nape of the neck. These pains are worse with rest and better with motion, and the limbs become stiff and paralyzed and cannot tolerate fresh air.
RUTA GRAVEOLENS 30-Ruta is suitable for strong, bloody people and corresponds to hemorrhages from the nose, gums, and rectum. It is also effective for fibromyalgia with muscle pain and spasms, bruised pain all over the body from muscular weakness, and aching pain in the Achilles tendon.
ARNICA MONTANA 30-Arnica is effective for fibromyalgia from the negative effects of mechanical injuries. Everything the patient lies on feels too hard. There is a feeling of heat in the upper part with coldness in the lower part. Pains are made worse by touch, lying down, and better by motion.
KALI PHOSPHORICUM 30-In Kali phos, fibromyalgia is linked to cognitive difficulties, such as difficulty concentrating, extreme lassitude, and depression. Kali phos is excellent for fibromyalgia with great prostration, both mental and physical, pains with depression and subsequent exhaustion, and paralytic weakness in limbs.
BELLADONNA 30-Belladonna is a great treatment for fibromyalgia and headaches, including migraines. There is shooting pain and trembling in the limbs, and the joints are red, shining, and radiating with red streaks.
BRYONIA ALBA 30-Bryonia is best for fibromyalgia with muscle and joint pain. There is stitching, tearing pain in the muscles and joints, and with pain, the joints become red and swollen. The complaints are made worse by the slightest movement, and every spot hurts when pressed. Bryonia is best for constitutions with a firm, robust fiber and dark complexion with a tendency to lameness and irritability.
GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS 30-The best treatment for fibromyalgia is gelsemium, which has peculiar side effects like dullness, drowsiness, and vertigo. Other side effects include excessive weakness and trembling of all the muscles, severe exhaustion after light exercise, and loss of control over the muscles’ ability to work in accordance with the user’s will.
CHINA 30-China is great for fibromyalgia with fatigue and general ailment. There is great ailment trembling with numb sensation. Pains in limbs and joints, as if sprained, worse from slight touch, better from hard pressure. There is weariness of joints worse in the morning and when sitting.
COLOCYNTHIS 30-Colocynthis is prescribed for people with fibromyalgia who have noticeable gastric complaints. These complaints include pain and muscle contraction, tearing, drawing pain that gets better with heat and pressure, stiff joints, and shortened tendons. The patient also complains of excruciating, cutting pain in the abdomen that makes them bend over twice to get relief.
HYPERICUM PERFORATUM 30Hypericum works wonders for fibromyalgia, which causes limbs to feel detached and all muscles to feel numb, tingly, and burning. Hands and feet also experience a crawling sensation.
KALMIA LATIFOLIA 30-Kalmia is effective for fibromyalgia, which affects a large portion of a limb or several joints and passes through quickly. There is weakness, numbness, prickling, and a sense of coldness in limbs, and the affected joints are red and swollen.
CAUSTICUM 200The forearms feel stiff, unsteady, and very weak. The muscles of the legs can feel contracted and sore, and the person may experience restless legs at night. Causticum is excellent for fibromyalgia with dull, tearing pains in hands and limbs, soreness, stiffness, and weakness in the muscles. The complaints are worse from being cold and from overuse.
CALCAREA CARB 30-Calcarea carb is recommended for fibromyalgia in overweight and obese people who have tearing pain in their muscles, weakness that is aggravated by exertion, and clammy hands and feet. They also have an odd craving for eggs and indigestible foods.
ANACARDIUM ORIENTALE 200– Anacardium orientale is recommended for fibromyalgia, which includes cramps in the calves that are worse when standing up from a chair or lying down, forgetfulness, memory loss, and diminished senses of smell, sight, and hearing.
LACHESIS 200-The treatment Lachesis is given to people with fibromyalgia who have trouble falling or staying asleep. Lachesis patients have a tendency to talk a lot, ramble, and jump from topic to topic. They are also tense and excitable.
CIMCIFUGA RACEMOSA 30-Cimcifuga is best for fibromyalgia with alternating rheumatic and mental symptoms. There is aching in the limbs and muscular soreness and stiffness, the stiffness accompanied by shooting pains that are made worse by getting cold. The person may also experience headaches and other issues during menstrual periods.Cimcifuga people are vivacious and talkative, turning depressed or fearful when physical problems trouble them.
MAGNESIA CARBONICA 30Magnesium carb is recommended for people with fibromyalgia who have trouble sleeping, wake up feeling exhausted rather than rested, and have limbs that feel heavy, tired, and painful.
Nux vomica is prescribed for fibromyalgia patients who experience heaviness and bloating in the abdomen shortly after eating, as well as stiff, paralytic, and numb feelings in all of their muscles.
SANGUINARIA CANADENSIS 30– Sanguinaria is prescribed for fibromyalgia with periodical sick headaches. There is cutting pain and stiffness in the muscles, particularly in the right deltoid, which is made worse by raising or turning the arm.
PHOSPHORUS 30-For fibromyalgia symptoms like numbness and tingling, joints that suddenly give out, trembling and weakness in the hands from exertion, and numbness and tingling in the arms and hands, phosphorus is the best treatment.
ZINCUM METALLICUM 30Another treatment for fibromyalgia with pain, including pain in the limbs when it gets hot, as well as lameness, weakness, and twitching of various muscles, is zincc met. Zincc met is best for people who are anxious.
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