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Is Fibromyalgia Causing Those Aches & Pains?
 Fibromyalgia can leave you feeling sore all over, physically
and emotionally exhausted. It is a chronic condition
that causes pain, tenderness and stiffness for millions
of people in Australia alone. The cause of Fibromyalgia
is not known and it is more common in women than men.
There is no specific test for Fibromyalgia, so it is
usually diagnosed by conducting various tests to rule
out other diseases.
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia include:
Extreme tiredness due to a lack of sleep
Mental and/or emotional disturbances
Dizziness, headaches, tingling and abdominal pain
Pain in the muscles, joints or tendons
Sleep disturbances
The symptoms of Fibromyalgia can vary greatly depending
on the time of day, physical activity, stress and even
the weather. Fibromyalgia can lead to the development
of other conditions such as arthritis, depression, restless
leg syndrome, sleep deprivation and fatigue.
Why does it hurt?
It is thought that people suffering from Fibromyalgia
have an increased sensitivity to the pain messages being
received by the brain.
 What puts you at risk?
Family history: If a family member has Fibromyalgia,
the risk of developing Fibromyalgia is greater.
Age: People aged between 35 and 55 make up to
over80 percent of people diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.
Gender: More women suffer from the condition
than men.
Rheumatic diseases: If you are suffering from
Rheumatoid Arthritis or Lupus, you may be at a higher
risk of developing Fibromyalgia
Disturbed sleep patterns: It is unclear if sleeping
difficulties are a cause or a result of, but people
suffering with sleep disorders often have Fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia can lead to a lack of sleep and even depression.
This can have a huge impact and greatly affect your personal
and professional life.
What can we do to help?
Patients with Fibromyalgia are often given prescription
medication for pain, depression and possibly anti-seizure
drugs. If you are looking for Fibromyalgia Treatment
Perth, here at Central City Health Professionals we can
help you. Unfortunately currently there is no known cure
for this disease, but we can help ease the symptoms of
fatigue, pain and stiffness and.
The most effective treatment
approach includes a combination of:
 Patient education: This is the first and most
important step in managing your condition.
Consistent sleep patterns: Try to ensure you
are getting enough sleep to avoid fatigue. Avoid caffeine
for at least four hours before bed; this will help
you have a better sleep.
Exercise regularly: Partake in slow, gentle
exercise. Low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking
or cycling can be very effective. Make sure that you
consult with a physical therapist before you start
exercising. Stretching and maintaining a good posture
can also help. Know your limits and stay within them,
we can help you find which exercises will work best
for you.
Stress management: Take time out to relax and
try to avoid or limit emotional stress.
Stay active: Regular everyday activity can help
to reduce your stress levels.
Deep-breathing exercises or meditation: Take
time out to do this each day, it can be very helpful
If have been diagnosed with or
suspect that you may have Fibromyalgia, we can help.
Call us here at Central City Health Professionals and
we will show you how to control your symptoms and get
the most out of life.
Your health and wellbeing is
most important.
Call Central City Health Professionals
Today on 08 9421 1733 today and let us show how we
can help you.
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