Studies have shown that one of the most effective treatment for fibromyalgia is regular exercise. Which may seem odd as most people with fibromyalgia hurt worse and are more fatigued after exercise, and they may feel that way for days.
The key is the right amount of the right kinds of exercise.
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Stress and pain are irreversibly linked in fibromyalgia. For many people, some kind of stressful event is what initially triggers fibromyalgia. It often shows up after a serious illness, some kind of emotional or mental shock or with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). There is probably a genetic tendency toward fibromyalgia, and many people believe [...]
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The first step in getting suspected fibromyalgia diagnosed is to find a physician, nurse practitioner or other health care provider who is knowledgeable and compassionate. Maybe it should be the other way around: compassionate and knowledgeable.
The only sure way to find the right health care provider is by trial and error. You can narrow the [...]
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Fibromyalgia is classed as a syndrome (fibromyalgia syndrome, or FMS), or a cluster of problems. People with fibromyalgia suffer from pain, either all over or in particular parts of the body, tend to have problems sleeping, often feel overwhelmingly tired and may also have many other symptoms.
Five to ten per cent of the population has fibromyalgia. The majority are [...]
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