Anxiety

Those with Fibromyalgia often find themselves feeling continually “uptight,” stressed, panicked, or worried. This anxiety often seems to have no obvious cause, which only makes it more difficult to cope with. Anxiety can also cause physical symptoms such as twitching, headaches, dry mouth, and difficulty swallowing. Like depression, when anxiety occurs in association with Fibromyalgia, it is often a natural result of feelings of helplessness. Anxiety can be exacerbated by caffeine, cold remedies, and even by tricyclic antidepressants, so if you are experiencing both depression and anxiety, consult your doctor for an appropriate medication.


Fibromyalgia Treatments

Fibromyalgia treatments are as varied as the symptoms they address. Because the disease affects the body and mind on many levels, Fibromyalgia treatments must provide a wide spectrum of effects. An effective course of therapy might include such strategies as exercise programs, heat therapy, chiropractic treatment, herbs and nutrition, and other Fibromyalgia treatments.







 

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