Fibromyalgia and widespread pain syndromes can prove difficult to manage. There are so many theories as to what causes these diseases, but one common denominator is inflammation of the fascia. Fibro = Fascia and Myo = Muscle. The Algia simply means pain. Pain of the fascia and muscles.
Fibromyalgia flares up with stress. Even good stress. Breaking your routine and going on an exciting holiday can cause a flare up of fibromyalgia. So routine is key. Getting up and going to sleep the same time every day. Diet that is similar every day – low sugar is best, although your body will crave sugar. Breathing. And gentle exercises – start very slowly – maybe 3 minutes at a time a few times a day. Concentrate on your breath and movement of your abdomen during the exercises.
The progress will be very slow in the beginning and may make you want to give up.
Recognizing Fibromyalgia / Widespread Pain is key. The more of the symptoms you have, the more likely you are to have Fibromyalgia.
The risk of fibromyalgia is increased if you have had any form of trauma. We can be wounded from an injury or repetitive injuries that occurred in situations where we felt unsafe.
Even mentioning these injuries can cause our bodies to react. Past bullying. Any form of sexual assault. Growing up in a home where our caregivers were unable to provide for our needs because of alcohol, drugs, or their own past traumas.
When we are in unsafe conditions, our alarm system is activated and a part of the brain called the limbic system can become wired to alarm mode.
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Good luck.
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