What is fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread pain in muscles and connective tissue, accompanied by fatigue and sleep problems. The symptoms are real, even if conventional examinations often show no clear findings.
At its core, there is altered pain processing in the nervous system – the body reacts more sensitively to stimuli that would otherwise not cause pain.
What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?
Characteristic symptoms include:
- widespread pain in multiple body regions
- persistent fatigue and unrefreshing sleep
- concentration and memory problems
- increased pressure sensitivity at typical points
- Morning stiffness
What causes fibromyalgia?
The cause is altered pain processing in the central nervous system, which often interacts with chronic stress, sleep disturbances, and psychological burdens.
Welche Prognose kann ich erwarten?
Fibromyalgia is not curable, but the symptoms can be alleviated. Exercise and multimodal treatment significantly improve quality of life.
What are the risk factors for fibromyalgia?
Contributing factors include persistent stress, lack of sleep, psychological burdens, and a family predisposition.
What are the treatment methods for fibromyalgia?
Since fibromyalgia affects many aspects, a combination of exercise therapy, pain treatment, and psychological support is most effective. The goal is to alleviate pain and fatigue and gradually increase resilience.
Welche Vorbeugungen können getroffen werden?
No specific prevention is known. However, physical activity and stress management can positively influence the course.
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Wie verläuft der typische Zeitablauf?
Fibromyalgia is chronic and fluctuating, with better and worse phases.
Welche Komplikationen können auftreten?
- Persistent pain and fatigue
- Sleep disorders
- Depression and reduced quality of life
How does Clínica Es Castell help with fibromyalgia?
Clínica Es Castell in Mallorca treats fibromyalgia holistically – with individually tailored pain therapy, exercise programs, and pain psychology. Because long-lasting pain also leaves its mark on the mind, we integrate both these aspects.
More on this in the section Orthopedics & Pain Therapy; for pronounced fatigue, we work with Regeneration & Longevity together.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is fibromyalgia psychological?
No – the pain is real. However, emotional stress can affect its course.
What helps with fibromyalgia?
Above all, regular, adapted exercise and multimodal treatment.
Finde mehr Informationen
- IQWiG / gesundheitsinformation.de – gesundheitsinformation.de
- AWMF S3 Guideline "Fibromyalgia Syndrome" – awmf.org
- German Pain Society – schmerzgesellschaft.de