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Fibromyalgia Treatment

Fibromyalgia (Muscular Pain) - Fibromyalgia is a chronic or long-term disorder associated with widespread pain in muscles, bones, and areas of weakness and general fatigue.

- Such symptoms are considered subjective, meaning they cannot be identified or measured through tests because the symptoms are self-reported, and there is no known direct cause. Therefore, fibromyalgia is often misdiagnosed as another disease. As doctors begin to accept this diagnosis, the likelihood of the medical community exploring effective ways to treat muscular pain increases.

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia:

- Fibromyalgia is often associated with areas of weakness known as "trigger points." Light pressure on these points can cause pain.

Today, these points are rarely used to diagnose fibromyalgia. Doctors use a set of consistent symptoms and possibly some medical tests to help them identify a specific cause.

- The pain resulting from these trigger points can be described as a constant, dull ache that affects multiple areas of your body. If you've had this pain for at least three months, doctors may consider it a symptom of fibromyalgia.

People with this disorder may also experience:

1. Fatigue.
2. Sleep problems.
3. Sleeping for extended periods without feeling refreshed.
4. Headaches.
5. Depression.
6. Anxiety.
7. Inability to concentrate or difficulty paying attention.
8. Lower abdominal pain.
9. These symptoms may be due to a misinterpretation of signals in the brain and nerves or an exaggeration of reactions to normal pain signals.
10. This could be due to an imbalance of brain chemicals.

Causes of Fibromyalgia:

Researchers and doctors do not know the exact cause of fibromyalgia. However, decades of research have revealed factors that may work together to cause it. These factors include:

1. Genetics: Fibromyalgia often runs in families, so if you have a family member with the condition, your risk of developing it is higher. Researchers believe that some genetic mutations may play a role, although specific genes have not been identified yet.

2. Trauma: People who experience physical or emotional trauma may develop fibromyalgia, and the condition has been linked to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

3. Stress: Like trauma, stress can create long-lasting effects that the body deals with for months or years. Stress has been linked to hormonal imbalances that can contribute to fibromyalgia.

Doctors still don't fully understand what makes people experience chronic widespread pain associated with the condition. Some theories suggest that the brain may lower the pain threshold, making what wasn't painful before now painful, or that nerves and receptors in the body become more sensitive to stimulation.

Risk Factors for Fibromyalgia:

Although the causes are unclear, fibromyalgia may be the result of stress or physical or emotional trauma. It may also be linked to irregular conditions such as the flu.

The disorder has been associated with an imbalance of brain chemicals, and it is believed that the brain and nervous system may misinterpret or exaggerate reactions to normal pain signals.

Other risk factors for fibromyalgia include:

1. Gender: Fibromyalgia affects between 80% and 90% of women.

2. Family history: If you have a family history of the condition, you may be more susceptible to developing it.

3. Illness: While fibromyalgia is not considered a form of arthritis, having a rheumatic disease like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis may increase your risk.

Diagnosing Fibromyalgia:

Updated guidelines recommend making a diagnosis if you have experienced continuous, widespread pain for three months or more, and if the pain is not related to any other conditions.

There is no laboratory test that can detect fibromyalgia. Instead, blood tests can help rule out other possible causes of chronic pain.

Is There a Cure for Fibromyalgia?

The treatment of fibromyalgia primarily involves a combination of medication and self-care. The focus is on reducing the accompanying symptoms of the condition as much as possible and improving the patient's overall health.

1. Pain relievers
2. Antiseizure medications to reduce spasms
3. Physical therapy

Treatment also involves personal practices that patients should follow, such as:

- Reducing psychological stress.
- Getting enough sleep.
- Exercising.
- Seeking support and guidance from others.

To find a cure, researchers need to understand the reasons people develop this condition better. This remains unclear.

The cost of fibromyalgia treatment is generally not high, as it does not involve surgical interventions, but it does require regular ongoing treatment.

Another method to treat fibromyalgia is through minimally invasive intervention without surgery. It involves the use of some medications to help alleviate pain, along with injections into painful trigger points to improve the patient's quality of life.

- Why Choose Dr. Mohamed Koura?

Simply put, because he is the best doctor. He stays updated on the latest treatment techniques through his participation in various international conferences with leading foreign doctors and experts. Dr. Mohamed Koura is considered the best doctor in Egypt and the Arab world, possessing 12 non-surgical techniques for treating spinal and joint problems. He was the first to introduce modern interventional therapy techniques in Egypt and the Middle East and is the only practitioner of disc fx therapy for treating spinal pain.