Fibromyalgia

Adapted from "Nutritional Therapies for Fibromyalgia Syndrome", written by Kristi Hughes, ND

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by generalized musculoskeletal pain and stiffness, chronic aching, fatigue, and multiple areas of local tenderness that can be identified during physical examination.   Research studies suggest that fibromyalgia pain may be the result of a combination of factors affecting the activity of muscle cells and the central nervous system. Various conventional treatment modalities have been tested in fibromyalgia patients; unfortunately, these are often ineffective and may result in adverse side effects. A natural approach that incorporates nutritional support for the body processes implicated in the pathenogenes is of fibromyalgia holds great promise for the millions suffering from this chronic syndrome.

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a syndrome that presents with concurrent signs and symptoms characterized by fatigue;

widespread musculoskeletal pain; and tenderness at specific sites in the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips referred to

as "tender points". Sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), depression, and anxiety are also commonly associated with this syndrome.1,2