Although fibromyalgia is considered a rare condition, its symptoms are just as common. Due to the similarity of symptoms, it is often mistaken for another health condition. Other than that, not all symptoms can be observed in a single individual as they can vary from patient to patient. Pain is the most common symptom of fibromyalgia. Although the pain is not extreme, the patient may experience a dull ache throughout the body or in certain groups of muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Researchers believe that fibromyalgia patients have brains that are very sensitive to pain signals. The neurotransmitters in the brain of these patients do not function normally, making them extremely sensitive to pain. Some of the areas of the body that are susceptible to fibromyalgia pain include the following:

* Upper chest area

* Shoulder blades

* Upper hips

* Side of the hips

* Shoulder tops

* Back of the head

* Front neck region

* External elbows

* Inner knees

* Left and right jaws

* Upper back

What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?

Apart from pain, the condition manifests other symptoms that are more or less frequent throughout the body. Other symptoms of fibromyalgia include the following:

* Anxiety and depression

* Tired

* Stiffness of the joints

* Lack of sleep or difficulty sleeping.

* Short-term memory loss

* Restless leg syndrome

* Irritable bowel syndrome

* Osteoarthritis

* Slow process of recovery or healing of physical injuries.

* Systemic lupus erythematosus

* Lack of physical strength

* Post-traumatic stress disorder

* Allergic reactions to food.

* Repulsion of certain aromas or smells.

* Endometriosis

* Rheumatoid arthritis

* Dry mouth and eyes.

* Allergic reactions to certain medications.

* Restlessness

* Lack of focus or concentration

* Lack of mental abilities or inability to perform mental tasks.

* Dental problems often associated with extraction, rot, and pain.

* Feeling of swelling in the hands and feet.

* Increased urination or urination.

* Frequent numbness of the hands, face, feet and legs.

Experts believe that fibromyalgia is a genetic condition. This is because the condition is often discovered in people, particularly women, who have a family history of the condition. If your fibromyalgia condition is genetic, your children or siblings may also have the same symptoms. Apart from that, the condition can also be due to severe infection or extreme emotional or physical trauma. These factors can also make a person susceptible to the disease.

Often the symptoms mentioned above are misinterpreted or neglected. Affected people often think that they are simply feeling lazy. That is the reason why the condition cannot be detected in its early stage. If you suspect that the feeling of discomfort you are experiencing is due to the condition, be sure to avoid delaying your consultation with a specialist. This is to properly diagnose the condition and get immediate relief and treatment.

Keep in mind that prevention is always better than cure. It would be best to know the triggers for the condition and be very familiar with the symptoms so that you can opt for an early diagnosis. Early detection of the problem also requires immediate treatment and this can save you from the excruciating pain that you may experience due to the condition.