5. Sensitivity to temperature changes
For a lot of people, the issues get worse when there are changes in temperature. Cold weather is often seen as the culprit, but there are also people who experience more pain when the weather gets warmer.
6. Concentration problems
A lot of people with fibromyalgia get concentration issues. This is partly a result of the fatigue.
7. Intestinal problems
Some patients experience intestinal problems that are very similar to the symptoms connected to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). You can suffer from diarrhoea one day and have problems with constipation and cramps the next. It’s often completely unclear why your bowel acts this way, or when you will experience the problems.
Reduce symptoms
Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness which means it’s not something that goes away again. There aren’t any medicines (yet) to treat this illness with, so you’ll need to reduce the symptoms in different ways. It’s very important to find a good balance between rest and exercise. There are several types of therapy that can help with this, like ergotherapy, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy. Although you’ll never be able to heal fibromyalgia, it is possible to reduce the symptoms or even cause them to stay away temporarily.
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