Fibromyalgia: Overview
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain that does not go away. Other symptoms include extreme localized sensitivity, fatigue, and sleep problems. Mood, memory, and other issues are also prevalent.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, and symptoms can wax and wane in severity. During a fibromyalgia flare-up, constant pain may impair patients’ lives. During remissions, pain is reduced and sometimes completely disappears.
Fibromyalgia causes
The cause of the disorder is still unknown. However, symptoms may begin after a physical or emotional trauma event. Physical triggers include a trauma (for example, following a car accident), surgery, or infection. Psychological stress may also result in fibromyalgia symptoms. Yet, in some cases, fibromyalgia pain develops over time with no single trigger.
Fibromyalgia risk factors include family history. If a close family member has fibromyalgia, the likelihood of you having it is greater, indicating genetics may play a role.
Fibromyalgia symptoms: What does fibromyalgia feel like?
Fibromyalgia patients experience chronic pain (that lasts more than 3 months) all over the body (with no clear source of pain). The widespread pain exists on both sides of the body, above the waist and below it. Many describe the pain as dull and deep, but this is not always the case.
Fatigue is a common symptom, even after a long rest. The pain affects sleep quality, and many patients report disrupted sleep and other sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea.
Fibromyalgia also results in cognitive difficulties, a symptom referred to as “fibro fog”. The fog causes concentration, memory, and cognitive issues.
Other common health issues for people with fibromyalgia are lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines and headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, anxiety and depression.
How common is fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a common condition. It is estimated that around 2% of the adult population has it, whereas others believe it is much more common. Women are more likely than men to have fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia diagnosis
Fibromyalgia diagnosis is done by a physical examination and comprehensive questioning about the patient’s history, symptoms, location of pain in the body, the intensity of pain and duration.
Usually, pain appears all over for a period of over 3 months. Doctors divide the body into five zones and look for pain in four out of the five. In the past, diagnosis involved applying pressure on 18 tender points.
It is difficult to diagnose fibromyalgia from other rheumatological illnesses. Currently, it cannot be diagnosed through imaging (MRI, X-rays, etc.) or lab tests (blood, urine). Therefore, patients go through a panel of tests and ruling out other issues. If tests show no sign of inflammation or another rheumatological disease, it is probably fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia risks: Can fibromyalgia be dangerous?
Fibromyalgia is not life threatening, does not lead to permanent damage and is not progressive. It is a long-term disorder characterized mainly by musculoskeletal pain and tenderness all over. It is recommended to see a doctor to rule out other illnesses or conditions. Also, if other symptoms appear, see a doctor to reevaluate the diagnosis.
Fibromyalgia treatment: How do you treat fibromyalgia?
While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, treatment strategy involves a combination of treatments that can help control symptoms and alleviate pain. To help control symptoms with medications, patients usually use pain relievers and anti-anxiety and anti-depression medications. Other treatments aim to assist in alleviating symptoms, improving overall health and quality of life.
With chronic conditions, self-care is crucial. One of the most effective strategies for fibromyalgia pain relief is extremely simple: heat. Heat creates an optimal healing environment that reduces muscle aches, stiffness, and pain. Heat is recognized as an effective treatment for fibromyalgia pain, and deep heat with the Solio device is more effective than any external heat source.

Solio is a home-use device for self-care that features advanced 3-E pain relief technology. Solio is a highly effective device that uses three different energy sources: Bi-polar radiofrequency (RF), infra-red (IR), and LLLT. Solio Alfa Plus is the only device of its kind to feature RF technology, offered in pain clinics and medical settings, for home use. RF energy penetrates deep and reaches the muscles and joints, creates heat and offers pain relief for fibromyalgia and other aches (please read the information on this website and the user manual for instructions of use and contraindications before using Solio Alfa Plus).
Solio is easy-to-use and self-administered in the comfort of your home, whenever you need it. It is an excellent solution for a wide range of conditions, including chronic or ongoing pain, acute pain and trauma, and everyday aches. It is safe, and in fact, it is the first RF pain management device to be FDA-cleared for pain relief.
Fibromyalgia treatment: Solio Alfa Plus
Fibromyalgia pain is often widespread. In this case, you can treat one painful area and move on to treat other body parts. Treat for 15-20 minutes per treatment area, 1-2 times daily by sliding the device above the affected area (but read the instructions and contraindications. Solio may not be used for headaches, toothache, jaw or genital pain).
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