Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)
FMS is characterised with chronic widespread pain and tenderness all over the body, especially on the neck, back, elbows, hips and knees. Other typical symptoms associated with FMS include fatigue, headache, sleep problems, IBS, depression/anxiety and cognitive issues such as memory and learning problems.
FMS must be differentiated from other disorders such as arthritis and polyneuropathy. When FMS diagnosis is made, to find the appropriate treatment the first thing that should be checked is your thyroid hormone regulation, including hypothyroidism. In most cases, the use of thyroid hormone will be of significant help. Other remedies include:
Low salt, vegan/vegetarian diet together with sprouts, algae rich in protein and probiotics.
Foods rich in magnesium such as legumes, whole grains and green leafy vegetables, and/or magnesium supplements.
If calcium supplements are taken, then these should be supplemented with Magnesium, Vitamin D and K2. These would take the excess calcium from the soft tissue and direct it to the bones where calcium is needed.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) taken together with gingko biloba would help with pain and tenderness.
B vitamins and aloe vera may also provide some improvement with FMS symptoms.
Physical fitness is important but vigorous exercise may exacerbate FMS, therefore low intensity cardio exercises are recommended.
Acupuncture and osteopathy to relieve pain and inflammation are also helpful.
FMS is common mostly with women and it can be quite debilitating. You don’t have to live with pain nor with regular pain killers. Try the above mentioned remedies and be patient. Good luck.
