Living with Fibromyalgia

The first thing you need to know about Fibromyalgia is that there is no cure, but you can rest assure it is not terminal. Fibromyalgia is not a disease it is more of a condition that affects soft tissues, i.e. muscle, tendons and other soft tissues. This condition is diagnosed by your physician by process of elimination and it could take months even years before having been properly diagnosed. The symptoms can imitate various other muscular diseases so that is why you must be properly diagnosed.

Although it is not life threatening is can sometimes be debilitating, the symptoms can vary from mild to severe muscle and soft tissue pain, tenderness or weakness. It can be constant or intermittent, or can be brought on by flair ups. It can be managed with different types of medication, and simple exercise. Depression, anxiety and sleeping disorder are usually present but also can be controlled by medication.

You will experience days with extreme pain and other day can be pain free, this condition can be managed. It is recommended to stay active without over doing it, and have plenty of rest. Sleeping and medication will help control your flair ups and help you recuperate faster, it does get better with time as you will learn to manage your condition and listen to your body. This condition doesn't have to be a negative impact in your life it can be life changing but manageable. By staying positive and active you will still be able to enjoy your life as you did before.