Fibromyalgia

FIBROMYALGIA

Fibromyalgia causes pains and tenderness in many areas of the body, and tiredness. You may also have other symptoms. There is no simple cure.
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The word fibromyalgia means pain (algia) coming from the muscles (my) and fibrous tissues (fibro) such as tendons and ligaments. Most people with fibromyalgia also have other symptoms in addition to these pains. Therefore, fibromyalgia is sometimes called fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).
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It is a persistent (chronic) condition. Fibromyalgia does not affect the joints and so is not an arthritis.
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The cause of fibromyalgia is not known, but the most widely accepted theory is that fibromyalgia is a central pain problem, caused by excessive levels of pain stimulators or amplifiers in the central nervous system, in response to triggers in the muscles which should not normally cause pain (because there is no corresponding injury).
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There are various treatments that ease symptoms in many cases. Non-medication treatments which may help include exercise (the most highly recommended approach), heated pool treatment, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Medication that may help includes certain painkillers, including low-doses of antidepressants (used for their pain-relieving effects).