What Is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is widespread muscle and skeletal pain. Widespread is defined as pain occurring on the right and left sides of the body, above and below the waist, and along the spine. Localized pain also must occur in a majority of identified "tender points" all over the surface of the body.
Do I Have Fibromyalgia?
A patient must have several symptoms present so that the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia can be confirmed. Many patients have the symptoms but may not even know what Fibromyalgia is. Others have been told by their MD that the “are on their way’ to having Fibromyalgia soon if nothing is done”.
Other General Signs and Symptoms
- Tempo mandibular joint dysfunction
- Skeletal pain and whole body aches
- Fatigue
- Trouble sleeping
- Depression
- Chronic headaches
- Bowel disturbances
- Anxiety
- Racing heartbeats
- Allergies
- Decreased coordination
Trigger Points
Trigger points are areas of tenderness in a muscle.
Trigger points may be associated with myofascial pain syndromes or Fibromyalgia.
If you suffer with 11 of the 18 points, you may be suffering with Fibromyalgia.
Please discuss these points while consulting your FCA Doctor.
Are You Suffering Needlessly? What Can Be Done?
Treatment begins when you are ready to find out the cause of your problem.
It begins with consulting a trained professional. After the consultation, an in depth exam will be performed to see if you qualify for treatment.
See what one our many patients with Fibromyalgia has to say:
If chiropractic sounds promising, we encourage you to have a firsthand experience in our Vista practice. It’s easy to get started. Call today.
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