Fibromyalgia

Symptoms often begin after an event, such as physical trauma, surgery, infection or significant psychological stress. In other cases, symptoms gradually accumulate over time with no single triggering event.

Women are more likely to develop fibromyalgia than are men. Many people who have fibromyalgia also have tension headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression.

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

Patients suffering from fibromyalgia may experience symptoms including:

• Widespread pain described as a constant dull ache
• Chronic fatigue where patients awake tired even after a full nights rest
• Difficulty with maintaining focus, paying attention, and concentrating on tasks. This is commonly referred to as “Fibro Fog”

It is common for people with fibromyalgia to experience fluctuations in their symptoms throughout the day, with some people reporting that their symptoms are worse in the morning, late afternoon, or evening.  The pain experts at Monarch Pain Management are focused on helping you manage your symptoms to restore your quality of life. 

Treatments for Fibromyalgia

Monarch Pain Management is dedicated to developing a personalized pain management plan to help control and eliminate the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. You can expect to receive comprehensive, individualized care for fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. We offer several modalities that can help minimize pain and improve symptoms including:

• Medication therapy including select antidepressants and neuropathic medications
• Trigger point injections relax knotted muscles that cause pain. These injections offer quick relief from fibromyalgia pain.
• Massage therapy
• Physical therapy to encourage mobility and ease tightness.
• Acupuncture
  

Other therapeutic practices we suggest to our patients to help alleviate symptoms of fibromyalgia are support groups, eating healthy, practicing yoga, and maintaining a healthy weight. 

Live Beyond Fibromyalgia Pain

The team at Monarch Pain Management includes experienced pain management specialists trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of chronic pain conditions, including fibromyalgia. Our goal is your relief from pain. 

Dr. Aaron Przybysz is a double-board certified pain management physician experienced in helping patients manage chronic pain conditions so that they can live an active and whole life.

Schedule your appointment today and start living life fully again. Connect with us to book an appointment and reclaim your life with less pain.