“Personalized treatment should be applied in fibromyalgia”
IT IS OBSERVED IN PERFECTIONIST AND SENSITIVE PEOPLE
Fibromyalgia is a common musculoskeletal pain, tenderness at certain points, and is seen mostly in young and middle-aged women. It is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by sleep disturbance and morning fatigue. The cause of fibromyalgia is not fully known. Patients with fibromyalgia; They generally have a perfectionist, sensitive, emotional and fragile psychological structure. Intestinal problems, chronic headache, depression, anxiety, restless leg syndrome, jaw joint disorders, headache, tension, chronic fatigue syndrome and bladder problems are common in people with fibromyalgia.
SYMPTOMS OF THE DISEASE OF THE AGE
Concerning the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia disease, he said: 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 impairment. Problems (concentration disorder, inability to learn new things), sensitivity to sound and 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, neck-lumbar hernias, inflammatory rheumatism, infectious diseases, and side effects due to medication use must be excluded. There is no test to diagnose the disease. However, laboratory tests or x-rays may be required to distinguish it from other diseases that may cause similar complaints.
The disease cannot be treated with a single drug.
Each patient must be considered individually and the treatment program must be tailored specifically for the patient. . Fibromyalgia cannot be treated with a single medication. First of all, it is very important to inform the patient about his disease and teach him ways to prevent the disease. It may be necessary to regulate the patient's eating habits and engage in enjoyable hobbies or activities.
Classical treatment approach; drugs 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, Spa treatments, massage, muscle stretching and relaxation exercises. Acupuncture, dry needle treatments, neural therapy, prolotherapy, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatment, Manual therapy, Bioenergy, Ozone Therapy, Yoga, Plates are other treatment options that are beneficial in the treatment of Fibromyalgia.
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