By Rosemary Skinner SRN

Fibromyalgia is a common condition which affects between 2-7% of the adult population. Acute pain in the muscle, connective tissue, ligaments and joints are the main symptoms while many others can be present, including sleep disorders, fatigue, anxiety and depression  The majority of sufferers are women. Fibromyalgia was previously  known as Fibrositis.

               Causes of Fibromyalgia are unknown. However many researchers have linked sleep disorders with the condition. Others believe a virus, past trauma, or stress may be the cause.

            Tenderness and widespread pain are common both in muscle and joints covering the whole body. Shoulders and neck area are common areas of pain, inflammation and spasm. Sleep disorders, such as obstructive apnea, where the sufferer stops and starts breathing, together with heavy snoring, are thought to aggravate the condition.

Treatment varies with the symptoms, ranging from treating the pain and inflammation as you would with arthritis to exercise and diet for the sleep disorders. 

A suggested treatment is to sleep on a Magnetic Bed. usually called a Magnetic Overlay. Many people use magnetic pads. I generally use the D- Max Neodymium strong magnet. It is particularly effective on neck and shoulder pain but can also be placed on other affected areas (North Pole).  A major cause of  the sleep disorder Apnea is obesity and general lack of fitness. Exercise! A reduced diet, low in fats and sugars, and eliminating alcohol in the evening should aid sleep. Eliminating caffeine completely will help considerably.

It is a good idea to visit your doctor or health centre when you suspect you have a problem.

Magnet Therapy-A Powerful Healing Force-By Rosemary Skinner SRN
is available in selected book stores or from Magnetic Therapy direct .

I am happy to answer questions relating to Magnet Therapy please contact me at E-Mail; rosemaryskinner@ireland.com

©Rosemary Skinner - 2008

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