Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Group - Middleton

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic, long-lasting, condition that causes widespread pain, tenderness and increased sensitivity to pain throughout the body. Research has shown that people with fibromyalgia have altered signalling in their neural pathways when transmitting and receiving pain which can contribute to some of the symptoms they experience.

Who does it affect?

It affects around two to eight percent of individuals worldwide and is most commonly diagnosed in young and middle-aged women. Nevertheless, it can affect anyone and the chance of developing it increases with age.

What are the symptoms?

Some of the symptoms include:

These are also changeable so can sometimes improve or get worse.

What are the causes?

The exact cause is not clear, but the following factors may be involved:

However, there does not necessarily have to be an obvious trigger.

Associated Conditions

Fibromyalgia can be associated with other conditions such as:

Treatments

Some of the treatments can ease the symptoms although they are unlikely to make them completely disappear.

If you think you have fibromyalgia, contact your GP, as your quality of life could improve with treatments such as exercise, medication, physical and talking therapies.

Sources:

What is Fibromyalgia? - Symptoms & Treatment | NIAMS (nih.gov)

Fibromyalgia | Definition, Symptoms, & Complications | Britannica

Fibromyalgia - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Contact Information

Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Group - Middleton

Middleton Wellbeing Centre & Cafe
14a-16 Wood Street
Middleton
M24 5TF

Mobile: 07757 673843

Meeting times

Wednesdays from 12-3pm