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FIBROMYALGIA 

Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by chronic and widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance and usually some component of depression and anxiety. It affects 2-4% of the population-predominantly females. It is believed to be due to a re-wiring of the nerves causing an exaggerated response to pain.

Common symptoms:
Diffuse/widespread pain involving muscles and joints
Poor sleep
Chronic fatigue
Depression/anxiety
Stiffness
Memory loss/cognitive impairment
Severe pain with minimal stimuli

Most patients with fibromyalgia also have severe difficulty with sleep. There has been a reported association between fibromyalgia and sleep apnea, once again linking the role of sleep in the pain cycle. It is important to note that fibromyalgia should always be a diagnosis of exclusion and that all other reasons for pain should be ruled out with appropriate blood work and x-rays.

Treatment:
Anti-depressants have sometimes been shown to be effective
FDA approved medication specifically for fibromyalgia
Treatment of underlying depression/anxiety/PTSD
Aerobic excercise
Correction of the sleep cycle
Most of the focus is on treating neuropathic pain since it is felt that fibromyalgia is primarily a disorder where the nerves are hypersensitive

Suffering... You deserve a life without pain! From mild to severe pain, early and aggressive treatment is important. When the discomfort is there, Dr. agha can help you using the most current therapy and care.