Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome that is mostly seen in young and middle-aged women and is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, tenderness at certain points, sleep disturbance and morning fatigue.
The cause of fibromyalgia is not exactly known.
Patients with fibromyalgia; They generally have a perfectionist, sensitive, emotional and fragile psychological structure.
People with fibromyalgia have intestinal problems, chronic headache, depression, anxiety, restless legs syndrome, jaw joint disorders, headache, tension, chronic fatigue syndrome and Bladder problems are common.
Memory problems, thought disorders, numbness in the hands and feet, tingling and a general feeling of tenderness and swelling in the body, palpitations, weakness, cognitive problems (impairment in concentration, weakness in learning new things), sensitivity to voice. and sensitivity to light are other common symptoms and complaints.
Complaints in fibromyalgia are affected by weather changes, stress and activity changes.
Before a diagnosis of fibromyalgia is made; Chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, hypothyroidism (goiter), sleep disorders, vitamin D and B deficiency, cervical-lumbar hernias, inflammatory rheumatisms, infectious diseases, and side effects due to medication use must be excluded.
The diagnosis of the disease will be made. There are no tests. However, laboratory tests or x-rays may be required to distinguish it from other diseases that may cause similar complaints.
Treatment in Fibromyalgia:
Each patient must be considered individually and the treatment program must be tailored specifically for the patient. There is no treatment for fibromyalgia with a single drug.
First of all, it is very important to inform the patient about his disease and teach him ways to prevent the disease.
Regulating the patient's eating habits and engaging in enjoyable hobbies or activities increases the success of the treatment.
Classical treatment approach; It consists of medications that regulate the person's psychological state and pain perception (duloxetine, pregabalin), behavioral therapy (cognitive or cognitive therapy) and aerobic exercise (walking, swimming, etc.).
Physical Therapy practices; Electrotherapy, Tens, Ultrasound Therapy, Interferential Currents, Biofeedback,
Heat applications, massage, muscle stretching-relaxation exercises.
Thermal spring treatments
Acupuncture, dry needle treatments, neuraltherapy, prolotherapy, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatment, Manual therapy,
Ozone Therapy,
Yoga, Plates.
Other alternative and natural treatment options that are beneficial in the treatment of Fibromyalgia
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