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Fibromyalgia is a complex and often misunderstood condition that poses significant challenges in diagnosis and treatment. This comprehensive guide delves into the nature of fibromyalgia, the hurdles in achieving a definitive diagnosis, current testing methodologies, and a holistic approach to management that encompasses diet, exercise, mind/body practices and complementary therapies. Signs and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia symptoms are  characterized by a chronic pattern of musculoskeletal pain, accompanied by sleep problems, fatigue, memory and concentration difficulties (brain fog), anxiety and depression. People with fibromyalgia may be more sensitive to pain than people without fibromyalgia. This is called abnormal pain perception processing. Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million US adults, about 2% of the adult population.  Risk Factors for Fibromyalgia Age.  Fibromyalgia can affect people of all ages, including children. However, most people are diag...

Fibromyalgia is a medical condition that causes pain all over the body. This is accompanied by fatigue and sleep, memory and mood problems. Despite the fact that the fibromyalgia diagnosis has been accepted in conventional medicine for two decades, there is little agreement about what it is or what causes it. There is no reliable diagnostic test. Conventional treatment focuses on managing the symptoms with pharmaceuticals. The pharmaceuticals prescribed for pain, which include gabapentin, pregabalin (Lyrica). milnacipran (Savella), duloxetine (Cymbalta) and opioids, are not very effective and have many negative side effects. As a result, many fibromyalgia patients are searching for a natural treatment for fibromyalgia pain. Fortunately, there are many natural treatments for fibromyalgia pain that alleviate symptoms without causing significant side effects. Here are the top six: 1. Cannabis (Marijuana and CBD) Many experts now believe that fibromyalgia is a result of an endocannabinoid ...