In today's world it seems as if higher numbers of people are being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, poor sleep and mood issues are primary characteristics of fibromyalgia. According to research fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way the brain processes pain signals. Symptoms can begin due to physical trauma, surgery, an infection or significant psychological stress. Further, symptoms can build over time without a triggering event. Women are more likely to develop fibromyalgia and sufferers often experience tension headaches, temporomandibular joint (TM)) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression. If you experience constant dull achy pain for no reason, located on both sides of your body along with above and below the waist and you experience waking tired even though you sleep long periods fibromyalgia could be the culprit. Those suffering from fibromyalgia experience a commonly referred to symptom of "fibro fog" which decreases focus, attention and concentrating on mental tasks. As most sufferers of fibromyalgia know the pain and lack of sleep due to the pain can interfere with the ability to function at home or on the job. The frustration of dealing with an often misunderstood condition also can result in depression and health- related anxiety. Researchers believe repeated nerve stimulation causes the brains of people with fibromyalgia to change. This change involves an abnormal increase in levels of certain chemicals in the brain that signal pain. In addition, the brain's pain receptors seem to develop a sort of memory of the pain and become more sensitive, meaning they can overreact to pain signals. Don't You Deserve to be pain-free!? Call Now 563-241-8760 IS THERE HELP FOR FIBROMYALGIA? By: Dr. Richard Betts DC, Dip Med Ac Primary treatment for fibromyalgia is medications. Pain relievers including over the counter Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, Aleve; Antidepressants Dulxetine, Cymbalta, Savella; Muscle relaxant Amitriptyline; Sleep Promoter Cyclobenzaprine; Anti-seizure drugs Gabapentin, Neurontin and Lyrica are used and all of which come with side effects that create more symptoms. Although these drugs may provide some relief by decreasing the severity of the symptoms none of them seem to alleviate the symptoms permanently. Often the body acclimates to the drug and a fibro sufferer must move to the next drug in hopes of getting relief. This is a never-ending cycle. There is hope! According to the Mayo Clinic website Acupuncture "reduces many types of chronic pain". Fibromyalgia studies using acupuncture "suggest that it may have a beneficial role". Further the recommendation continues, "If you're having trouble finding relief for your fibromyalgia pain, it may be worth trying acupuncture. So many of my patients share with me how difficult their lives are, "The pain travels, one moment none in that area and the next horrible pain", "I want to sleep all of the time I just don't have the energy to get up", and "The pain pills only take the edge off I'm always in pain". They seek out my office since everything they've done has not worked. A specific type of acupuncture has been researched and is proven to help fibromyalgia symptoms. Many patients feel they have been given a second chance with my specific acupuncture treatments as they are able to enjoy life again. If you are interested in acupuncture treatment Dr. Betts has opened an office right in Clinton, IA. He is currently accepting new patients Call Now 563-241-8760 Imagine the relief! Imagine increased energy! Imagine celebrating Holidays with No Pain! In today's world it seems as if higher numbers of people are being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia . Widespread musculoskeletal pain , fatigue , poor sleep and mood issues are primary characteristics of fibromyalgia . According to research fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way the brain processes pain signals . Symptoms can begin due to physical trauma , surgery , an infection or significant psychological stress . Further , symptoms can build over time without a triggering event . Women are more likely to develop fibromyalgia and sufferers often experience tension headaches , temporomandibular joint ( TM ) ) disorders , irritable bowel syndrome , anxiety and depression . If you experience constant dull achy pain for no reason , located on both sides of your body along with above and below the waist and you experience waking tired even though you sleep long periods fibromyalgia could be the culprit . Those suffering from fibromyalgia experience a commonly referred to symptom of " fibro fog " which decreases focus , attention and concentrating on mental tasks . As most sufferers of fibromyalgia know the pain and lack of sleep due to the pain can interfere with the ability to function at home or on the job . The frustration of dealing with an often misunderstood condition also can result in depression and health related anxiety . Researchers believe repeated nerve stimulation causes the brains of people with fibromyalgia to change . This change involves an abnormal increase in levels of certain chemicals in the brain that signal pain . In addition , the brain's pain receptors seem to develop a sort of memory of the pain and become more sensitive , meaning they can overreact to pain signals . Don't You Deserve to be pain - free !? Call Now 563-241-8760 IS THERE HELP FOR FIBROMYALGIA ? By : Dr. Richard Betts DC , Dip Med Ac Primary treatment for fibromyalgia is medications . Pain relievers including over the counter Tylenol , Advil , Motrin , Aleve ; Antidepressants Dulxetine , Cymbalta , Savella ; Muscle relaxant Amitriptyline ; Sleep Promoter Cyclobenzaprine ; Anti - seizure drugs Gabapentin , Neurontin and Lyrica are used and all of which come with side effects that create more symptoms . Although these drugs may provide some relief by decreasing the severity of the symptoms none of them seem to alleviate the symptoms permanently . Often the body acclimates to the drug and a fibro sufferer must move to the next drug in hopes of getting relief . This is a never - ending cycle . There is hope ! According to the Mayo Clinic website Acupuncture " reduces many types of chronic pain " . Fibromyalgia studies using acupuncture " suggest that it may have a beneficial role " . Further the recommendation continues , " If you're having trouble finding relief for your fibromyalgia pain , it may be worth trying acupuncture . So many of my patients share with me how difficult their lives are , " The pain travels , one moment none in that area and the next horrible pain " , " I want to sleep all of the time I just don't have the energy to get up " , and " The pain pills only take the edge off I'm always in pain " . They seek out my office since everything they've done has not worked . A specific type of acupuncture has been researched and is proven to help fibromyalgia symptoms . Many patients feel they have been given a second chance with my specific acupuncture treatments as they are able to enjoy life again . If you are interested in acupuncture treatment Dr. Betts has opened an office right in Clinton , IA . He is currently accepting new patients Call Now 563-241-8760 Imagine the relief ! Imagine increased energy ! Imagine celebrating Holidays with No Pain !