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Fibromyalgia Symptom

by Kevin Little

Fibromyalgia symptoms affect the entire body, as this condition can make all of one's muscles feel incredibly sore and tired. The sensations are not limited to aches, however; pains also make an appearance in some cases, sometimes to excruciating lengths. The condition is a chronic one, though specific pains may ebb and flow.

Unfortunately, there is little known about why these symptoms--and indeed, the condition in general--appear at all. The symptoms are very similar to that of chronic fatigue syndrome--pain and lethargy--and some have gone so far as to speculate that the two conditions need not bee distinguished. Either way, there seems to be no overarching cure on the horizon.

Fibromyalgia Symptoms Expanded

Unfortunately, the symptoms do not stop with feeling tired or sore. Fibromyalgia symptoms often give rise to other problems that are not directly related to the disorder itself but occur frequently enough to be included in the discussion. These additional symptoms include insomnia and depression.

As such, antidepressents that help to regulate the body's level of serotonin are often prescribed to those suffering from fibromyalgia. Such medicines often help with the secondary symptoms, allowing for better moods and sleep. Befotiamine is another option, a supplement that treats a number of different conditions and helps people to deal with the general effects of fibromyalgia.


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