8 Signs that Indicate You May Be Suffering from Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that heightens the body’s sensitivity to sensation, causing pain. There are no definitive diagnostic tests but some telltale signs can help your doctor determine if you are suffering from fibromyalgia.

Pain all over One of the most common signs of fibromyalgia is aches and pains all over the body. The dull or sharp, throbbing or aching pain may be felt in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. The pain may be consistent or intermittent and accompanied by tenderness around the joints. FatiguePersistent fatigue is common among many fibromyalgia patients. Patients report feeling too tired to exercise or even finish day-to-day chores or socialize. Sleep disturbanceYour sleep may be disturbed or you may wake up feeling tired. Lack of undisturbed sleep can add to the feeling of tiredness. Sometimes the pain may interrupt sleep, leaving you feeling worn out. Mood DisordersMany fibromyalgia patients also suffer from a mood disorder, such as depression or anxiety, due to the constant pain and the resulting stress they live with. Morning StiffnessMost of us need a few moments to stretch a little when we get up but if you wake up feeling stiff and tired every day, there is cause for concern. Morning stiffness that takes more than a few minutes to go away could be a sign of fibromyalgia. Extremity swelling/tingling Many fibromyalgia patients feel a burning or tingling sensation, or even numbness. Some people may also experience restlessness in the legs. HeadachesFibromyalgia patients often suffer from migraine or tension headaches. Neck and upper back pain, tight muscles, and tender points in the back, neck, and head can cause headaches. Irritable Bowel SyndromeA large percentage of fibromyalgia sufferers complain of stomach pain, bloating, constipation or diarrhea. Apart from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), they may also suffer from Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia overlap with many other conditions. This makes it important to talk to an experienced pain management doctor about your pain. Pain management doctors utilize a combination of various conservative and minimally invasive pain treatments to treat the root cause of pain. Such comprehensive pain treatment ensures you live pain-free in the long term.

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