Fibromyalgia is a disorder that is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain that is usually accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. It causes pain on both sides of your body, as well as the upper half and lower half of your body.

Potential Causes
The exact cause of Fibromyalgia is unknown, although researchers have identified several factors that may be involved in causing fibromyalgia, including:

• Genetics
• Sleep Disturbances
• Triggers, such as a stressful, traumatic physical or emotional event
• Repetitive injuries
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Lupus

What Are Some Common Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?
Some common symptoms of Fibromyalgia are:

• Morning stiffness
• Headaches
• Widespread pain
• Irregular sleep patterns
• Vision problems
• IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
• Nausea
• Pelvic and urinary problems
• Hands and feet tingle and can feel numb
• Restless leg syndrome
• Weight gain
• Cold/flu like symptoms
• Jaw pain and stiffness
• Dizziness
• Skin problems
• Chest symptoms

Diagnosis
Accurate diagnosis of the source of pain is imperative to successfully treating facial pain. Orlando Pain & Spine Center can provide you with a diagnosis, which begins with:

• Thorough clinical evaluation
• Complete medical history, analysis of your symptoms, and physical examination
• Additional testing, such as MRIs, X-rays, CT scans, or EMG

We will work with you to determine the right treatment option to help effectively treat Fibromyalgia. Some treatments may include alternative treatment methods such as physical therapy, Trigger point injections, prolotherapy, sympathetic nerve block, and spinal cord stimulation.