Being healthy can sound easy to some, but it's not as easy as that with people.
Eye health, I have learned from people with Fibromyalgia that dry eyes is real, some people experience Sjögren's syndrome which is an immune system disorder characterised by dry eyes and dry mouth.
With this disorder, the body's immune system attacks its own healthy cells that produce saliva and tears. Sjögren's syndrome often occurs with other such disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus as well.
Fibromyalgia can be associated with ocular symptoms (foreign body sensation, irritation) and visual disturbances (blurred vision), coexisting with dry eye syndrome and reduced corneal sensitivity. Cases of scleritis, including the necrotizing form, accompanying fibromyalgia have been reported.
Widespread pain is a experience that most people face with fibromyalgia.Widespread muscle pain and tenderness are the most common symptoms
People may experience:
Pain areas: in the muscles, abdomen, back, or neck
Pain types: can be chronic, diffuse, sharp, or severe
Pain circumstances: can occur at night
Whole body: fatigue, feeling tired, or malaise
Muscular: muscle tenderness, delayed onset muscle soreness, or muscle spasms
Gastrointestinal: constipation, nausea, or passing excessive amounts of gas
Mood: anxiety, mood swings, or nervousness
Cognitive: forgetfulness or lack of concentration
Hand: sensation of coldness or tingling
Sensory: pins and needles or sensitivity to pain
Sleep: difficulty falling asleep or sleep disturbances
Also common: cold sensitivity, depression, flare, headache, irritability, joint stiffness, menstrual cramps, or tingling feet.
Fibromyalgia requires a medical diagnosis from you local Gp or health professional.
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I'm not my illness
Non-FictionHello my name is Trish, my book is about how I live with Fibromyalgia and my story with facts about what I know about it.
