Fibromyalgia - treatment at OpenMed Warsaw and Płock
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterised by generalised muscle and joint pain, which is often accompanied by chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances and difficulty concentrating. The disease does not cause damage to the joints or muscles, however it can significantly affect everyday functioning and quality of life. If you have been struggling for a longer time with diffuse body pain, a feeling of constant fatigue or unexplained complaints, we invite you to OpenMed in Warsaw and OpenMed in Płock. The doctor helps carry out the diagnosis, rule out other causes of the symptoms and plan treatment tailored to the individual needs of the patient.
From a medical point of view, fibromyalgia is classified as a chronic pain syndrome. It is believed that its development is associated with abnormal processing of pain stimuli by the nervous system. This means that the body may react more strongly to stimuli that in healthy people do not cause pain or cause only slight discomfort. The disease occurs more often in women, however it can also affect men and young people.
Causes and risk factors
The exact cause of fibromyalgia has not yet been clearly determined. It is currently believed that the development of the disease is influenced by the simultaneous action of biological, genetic and environmental factors. Symptoms may appear after severe stress, injury, a past infection or another event that puts a strain on the body. In some patients, the coexistence of anxiety disorders, depression and other chronic diseases is also observed.
Fibromyalgia is not an inflammatory or degenerative disease. It does not cause damage visible in imaging tests, which is why its diagnosis requires a thorough assessment of the symptoms and the exclusion of other conditions that may produce similar complaints.
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Symptoms of fibromyalgia
Symptoms may differ in severity and nature, however patients most often report:
- chronic, diffuse muscle and joint pain occurring on both sides of the body,
- a feeling of fatigue that does not subside despite rest,
- sleep disturbances and problems with the body's regeneration,
- difficulty concentrating and with memory, often referred to as "brain fog",
- headaches, hypersensitivity to touch or increased sensitivity to external stimuli.
Symptoms often persist for many months or years and may periodically intensify. For this reason, patients not infrequently go to various specialists before they obtain a proper diagnosis.
What does fibromyalgia diagnosis at OpenMed look like?
Diagnosis of fibromyalgia begins with a detailed medical history. The doctor analyses the nature of the pain, the duration of the symptoms and their impact on everyday functioning. The assessment of sleep quality, the level of fatigue and coexisting diseases is also of importance.
Because there is no single test that confirms fibromyalgia, diagnosis is based primarily on clinical assessment and the exclusion of other conditions. Depending on the situation, the doctor may order laboratory tests or specialist consultations in order to rule out rheumatic, endocrine or neurological diseases.
Fibromyalgia treatment
Treatment of fibromyalgia requires an individual approach and usually involves several elements at the same time. The aim of therapy is to reduce the pain complaints, improve sleep quality and increase the comfort of everyday life.
At OpenMed, a management plan is developed that takes into account the state of health, the patient's activity and the severity of the symptoms. Treatment may include pharmacotherapy, rehabilitation, appropriately selected physical activity and education on coping with chronic pain. Stress-reduction techniques and regular monitoring of the effects of therapy are also of importance.
Although fibromyalgia is a chronic disease, appropriately selected treatment allows many patients to significantly reduce the severity of the symptoms and improve everyday functioning.
Care and support at OpenMed Warsaw and Płock
Patients with fibromyalgia often spend a long time looking for the cause of their complaints. That is why at OpenMed we focus on thorough diagnosis, a calm explanation of the mechanism of the disease and the creation of a realistic treatment plan. Regular follow-up visits make it possible to monitor progress and adjust therapy to current needs.
Fibromyalgia treatment - FAQ
Most often these are chronic, diffuse muscle and joint pain, fatigue and problems with sleep and concentration.
Fibromyalgia is classified as a chronic pain syndrome. It does not cause joint damage or the inflammatory changes characteristic of many rheumatic diseases.
Treatment is based on an individually selected plan covering diagnosis, pharmacotherapy, rehabilitation and lifestyle modification.
There is currently no causal treatment, however appropriately conducted therapy can significantly reduce the symptoms and improve quality of life.
It is worth starting with a medical consultation, during which it will be possible to assess the symptoms and plan further diagnosis and treatment.