FIBROMYALGIA
The pain that never ends

Dr. Libya Mitsuko Soto

The fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by pain skeletal muscle generalized accompanied by fatigue and problems with sleep, memory and mood cheer up. The researchers believe that the Fibromyalgia amplifies the sensations of pain by affecting the way the brain processes pain signals.

Fibromyalgia is considered to be disease for himto World Organization Of the health from 1992 and, its consideration in the medical field has not been free of controversy, the results of the investigations indicate quite consensus that its origin ands neurological. May 12 is International Day of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue.

Sometimes symptoms begin afterues of physical trauma, surgeries, infections or significant psychological stress. In other cases, the symptoms They accumulate gradually over time, without a triggering event. Many people with fibromyalgia also have headaches. tension head, disorders of the temporomandibular joint and irritable bowel syndrome, In Mexico 2.3% of the population generally suffers this sickness. It affects the women 10 times more than men. It is observed between 20 and 50 years of age. old, although there are children and elderly with this sickness.

Some of the symptoms of fibromyalgia are:

• Generalized pain. It is described as a mild, annoying and constant pain, which lasts at least three months. For that is considered generalized, the Pain should occur on both sides of the body, and above and below the waist.

• Fatigue. The people that suffer fibromyalgia with frequency HE They wake up tired, even though they sleep a lot. Often the dream interrupts for pain, and many fibromyalgia patients have other sleep disorders, such as restless legs, nightmares

• Cognitive difficulties. A symptom commonly called "fibrofog" hinders the ability to focus, pay attention and conceivemental insight.

• Anxiety/Depression Disorder.

Before making a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, patients should be evaluated thoroughly to determine the presence of other disorders. Patients with fibromyalgia do not have abnormalities in blood tests. laboratory. However, routine laboratory studies and image are important for rule out diseases with yessymptoms Similar and for he diagnosis of certain diseasesinflammatory conditions that frequently appear along with fibromyalgia.

Although there is still no cure for fibromyalgia, there are treatments that have proven to be effective in reducing symptoms such as patient education patient, the axiscicio, the psychotherapy and the consumption of certain drugs. Some patients have mild symptoms and need very little treatment. once they understand the disorder they suffer from and what makes it worse. Others People, however, need a program of complete care, which will include medications, exercise, and training on management techniques from pain.

If you think you may suffer from this disease, contact your rheumatologist. for a comprehensive assessment.