Patient Resources
What is Fibromyalgia Syndrome?
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Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal aches, pain and stiffness, soft tissue tenderness, general fatigue, and sleep disturbances. The most common sites of pain include the neck, back, shoulders, pelvic girdle, and hands, but any body part can be affected. Fibromyalgia patients experience a range of symptoms of varying intensities that wax and wane over time. For more information
about FM see: Fibromyalgia
Information
Fibromyalgia Exercise Instructions
Regular
aerobic exercise has been found to alleviate pain and improve function
in Fibromyalgia! Several studies have shown that exercise in addition
to sleep improvement helps most Fibromyalgia sufferers. For more information
about cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility exercises see: Fibromyalgia
Exercises
More Fibromyalgia
Exercises
Fibromyalgia Sleep Improvements
Restful sleep has been found to improve fatigue but also pain and function
in Fibromyalgia! Many studies have shown that regular sleep helps most Fibromyalgia patients. For more information
about methods to improve sleeping, see:
Fibromyalgia
Sleep Help
Fibromyalgia
Sleep Advice
Fibromyalgia Stress Reduction
Chronic stress is strongly related to the chronic pain of Fibromyalgia! Many studies have shown that most Fibromyalgia patients experience worsening of pain and distress during stressful episodes. For more information
about methods to improve stress, see:
Fibromyalgia
Stress Reduction
Fibromyalgia Diet Recommendations
Being overweight or eating the wrong diet can contribute or worsen fibromyalgia pain. Therefore weight control and dietary restrictions may be very helpful for reducing fibromyalgia symptoms. For more information
about dietary recommendations, see:
Fibromyalgia
Diet
Fibromyalgia Memory Abnormalities (Fibro-Fog)
Difficulties with memory is one of the hallmarks of fibromyalgia! Particularly short-term memory seems to be impaired in chronic pain patients. For more information
about methods to improve memory, see:
Fibromyalgia
Memory Improvement
For more information about Fibromyalgia:
Fibromyalgia Books
What You Can Do to Live Well with Fibromyalgia
If you have a referral to see a rheumatologist or a pain specialist please contact Samatha Feagle at 352-265-0111 ext 88670. Samatha handles all new patient scheduling for Dr. Roland Staud's clinical practice.