Fibromyalgia is a disease that is very commonly mistaken as arthritis. It is a chronic syndrome that affects your bones and muscles.

The cause for it is not yet certain. But what's certain is that it can be controlled or managed.

The common symptoms include muscle pain, twitching, fatigue, low pain thresholds, Insomnia.

You can get Fibro fog.

What is Fibro Fog...you ask?

 It is a type of cognitive dysfunction. Another common term is brain fog. The symptoms include memory deficits, confusion, and the inability to concentrate properly.

How to diagnose the disease?

It is a bit tricky to identify Fibromyalgia. It is a bit like finding a needle in a haystack. But this time the doctor has the magnet.

What you can do is immediately get an expert opinion once you are certain of your symptoms. It can never hurt to make sure. Your doctor will then rule out all the diseases with the common-symptom pool.

Top three indicators:

• Pain all around

You will experience a constant dull ache that may last for about three months. Pain may occur on both sides of your body, above and below your waist.

• Fatigue

You may often awaken tired and drained. There can be Insomnia and sleep disturbances due to pain as well.

People with Fibromyalgia can experience other sleep orders as well like sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome.

• Brain fog

The clearest of all symptoms is the one that brings the most unclarity. Fibro fog impairs the ability to concentrate, pay attention, and focus per se on any mental task.

What can be the cause you wonder?

Whilst there is no clear cause for Fibromyalgia, one can rule out three common catalysts.

• Genes

Fibromyalgia tends to run in families. So, there may be certain genetic mutations that may make it more likely for you to get the disorder.

• Infection

Catching a few diseases seems to stimulate or aggravate Fibromyalgia.

The Epstein-Barr virus, influenza virus, and hepatitis B and C have all been suggested to kick start the development of fibromyalgia.

• Physical/Emotional situations

Events such as a car accident can sometimes trigger the disease. Prolonged psychological stress can also stimulate the disease.

How can you treat it?

The first and foremost thing you have to do is consult with the doctor almost immediately once you start exhibiting the symptoms. We have the best Neurologist in Dubai to get all your worries sorted.

An individual treatment plan will be devised by the doctor as the symptom-combination for each patient will be different.

Some of the common treatment include:

• Prescription
• Drugs can be prescribed to treat certain symptoms. Anti-depressants like duloxetine, or Cymbalta may help reduce the pain.

The patient should tell the doctor about the drugs that they already take, to rule out all possibilities. This way the doctor can prescribe the best medication with the least after-affects.

• Exercise

A combination of resistance training, aerobics, or strength training can be done to manage the symptoms and get you fit and stable.

Acupuncture is a good pain reliever for some patients.

• Behavior modification therapy

It is done by learning new coping skills and relaxation exercises such as mindfulness meditation, writing self-statements to counteract negative thoughts, Visualizing and focusing on the best parts of your day, and reframing your negative thoughts.

All practices are used to reduce negative stress and focus on a positive mindset and lifestyle.

All that you have to do is lookout for the symptoms and immediately seek the help of a medical professional.

Esehati can provide you 24/7 support to help you answer your queries and ultimately help you tackle your neurological disease.