Category: Fibromyalgia

How Osteopathy Helps the MCAS-Hypermobility-Fibro Triad

How Osteopathy Helps the MCAS-Hypermobility-Fibro Triad

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The co-occurrence or Triad of Fibromyalgia (FM), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) presents a complex clinical profile which is a challenge to manage. Balancing the “bendiness” of hypermobility with the “burn” of Fibromyalgia and the “itch” of MCAS is exhausting. When your body feels like it’s perpetually overreacting to the world, the last thing you need is a “no pain, no gain” approach when you go for a physical treatment. Here is how Osteopathy can help those of you navigating this complex triad. If you have this combination of conditions, the control mechanisms in your […]

What is Fibromyalgia? What is Fibromyalgia and what are the treatments

What is Fibromyalgia?

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Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, often accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbances, memory issues, and mood changes. Here are the key points about fibromyalgia: Definition and Symptoms Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes chronic, widespread pain throughout the body[1][2]. The main symptoms include: Fibromyalgia Causes and Risk Factors The exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, but it’s believed to involve a combination of factors[2][3]: Fibromyalgia is more common in: Fibromyalgia Diagnosis There is no specific test for fibromyalgia. Diagnosis is based on[3][4]: Fibromyalgia Treatment While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, symptoms can be managed through […]