Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
The symptoms of Fibromyalgia vary from one individual to the next. One of the primary and most noticeable Fibromyalgia symptoms can be identified in one’s increased reaction to pain stimuli. The pain one experiences in a syndrome like Fibromyalgia include muscle aches in various regions of the body, pain in the tendons, muscular stiffness, and in some instances, painful trigger points can develop in affected areas. In some instances, the pain one experiences is intensified by external stimuli like the various climatic or weather changes one experiences, and lighting can play a role in irritating one’s vision.
Fibromyalgia symptoms encompass a vast list of potential symptoms; the disorder affects the human nervous system and therefore affects one’s entire body and functioning. Primary symptoms can certainly lead to secondary symptoms and some Fibromyalgia symptoms actually create a vicious cycle by further instigating the syndrome. For instance, chronic pain can lead to anxiety and stress, and stress can lead to increases in pain, while anxiety may heighten the experience of related cognitive issues and clarity of thinking.
People with Fibromyalgia might also experience problems with their vision, and cognitive symptoms which range from confusion to a condition understood as “fibro fog” where the individual has difficulty thinking with any level of clarity. The vision problems occurring in the individual with Fibromyalgia range from tired, dry, irritated eyes, to double vision and problems with hand/eye co-ordination: depending upon the severity. One’s memory can also be affected, vertigo occurs in some people with Fibromyalgia, and a common symptom in those individuals suffering from the syndrome include cold-like symptoms and spontaneous headaches as well. Cognitive issues in conjunction with pain issues can indeed induce psychological problems including issues with stress and anxiety. Since Fibromyalgia goes hand-in-hand with Seasonal Affect Disorder in many cases, the individual suffering from the condition may also experience unexplained bouts of depression that will require treatment by a qualified professional.
Sleep disorders may be a symptom of this particular syndrome, but some scientists are beginning to believe that sleep disorders may actually play some role in the onset of the syndrome as well. Other causes of the syndrome are being looked into, including environmental factors, genetic factors, and incidents of bodily trauma, infectious diseases, and dysfunctions related to the immune system. However, until this day there is no clearly defined or identified origin of Fibromyalgia or the symptoms associated with the syndrome.