What is Fibromyalgia? - Are you suffering from constant pain throughout your body which doesn't go away? Is it sometimes so acute that you can't pinpoint where exactly it's coming from? These could be signs that you're suffering from Fibromyalgia. Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this disease.

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What is Fibromyalgia? - Fibromyalgia is a disorder of chronic pain which is felt in several parts of the body.

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Origin - Scientists are still searching for an explanation for Fibromyalgia, which is still a disorder without a cure.

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Studies - A study carried out by King's College London discovered a possible genetic cause for Fibromyalgia.

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Symptoms - The illness manifests through muscular pain all over the body.

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Pains - In many cases it is hard to define exactly what is hurting, so patients complain of general pain.

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Sleep problems - Sleeping problems are also a symptom of the syndrome.

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Bad night's sleep - A person will wake up feeling exhausted, even though they've slept a long time.

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Constant tiredness - Fibromyalgia sufferers complain of feeling constantly tired and sleepy.

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Intestines - Other symptoms of the syndrome can be problems with the intestines, such as diarrhea and trapped wind.

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Tingling - Some patients even experience tingling in their hands and feet.

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Muscles - Because of the pain is felt throughout the body, it's quite normal for muscles to be tight.

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Dizziness - Dizziness and headaches can also be symptoms of Fibromyalgia.

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Concentration - All of these symptoms can lead to a loss of concentration and difficulties in remembering things.

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Factors - Even though the origins of the syndrome are not known, there are some things which can lead to patients suffering an energy crisis.

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Crises - An excess of physical activity, changes in climate, and stress can cause a Fibromyalgia crisis.

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Treatment - Some treatments include medicines and certain dietary changes which can help avoid this.

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Specialist - Visiting a doctor is the first step to getting the condition diagnosed and receiving advice on how to treat the syndrome in the best way possible.

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Medicines - Some doctorsd will just recommend painkillers and anti-inflammatory medicines to combat the pain, but it's always best to go and see them as they will prescribe specific ones depending on your symptoms.

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Physiotherapy - Doctors could also recommend physiotherapy.

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Exercise - Fibromyalgia sufferers can do certain forms exercise which have been recommended by a doctor.

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Physical activity - Far from being banned from doing any sport, people who suffer from Fibromyalgia can do exercise to help strengthen their muscles, as long as they are accompanied by specialists.

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Acupucture - Acupuncture can also be an effective natural treatment.

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Mental support - Many patients are recommended to see a psychologist to help them deal with their chronic symptoms, and the fact that their illness has no known cure.

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Food - Making sure you eat the right foods can be another great way to help deal with Fibromyalgia.

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Magnesium - Choose foods which are rich in magnesium as they help boost blood circulation. Seeds and avocado contain a lot of this, for example.

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Potassium - Foods which are rich in potassium are also recommended as they help to fight muscle weakness. Eating beetroot, peas, apples, and bananas are a good way to get this mineral into your diet.

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Omega 3 - Another tip is to get lots of Omega 3, which is found in salmon, for example.

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Patients - Fibromyalgia is a condition which affects both men and women, but it is more common in women between 30 and 55 years old.

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Controlling the condition - Although there's no cure for the syndrome, it is possible to treat Fibromyalgia and make it less painful.

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