FIBROMYALGIA: WORLDWIDE PROBLEM
By Judy Callihan Warfield

Fibromyalgia has been diagnosed in all countries of the world. It does not appear to be related to ethnicity and is not a problem related to colder climates. However, most of the Americans who suffer from fibromyalgia are women and it is the most common cause of generalized musculo-skeletal pain in women between the ages of 20 and 55. It is the second most common diagnosis made by rheumatologists, but it is not arthritis. The muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints are not inflamed in fibromyalgia as they can be in diseases like arthritis.

This is an illness without disease. This means that even though there are numerous symptoms, such as pain and fatigue, there are no scans, x-rays, or blood tests to establish the diagnosis. This becomes a frustration for patients and doctors because they are then faced with trying to determine the diagnosis based solely on the symptoms. Unfortunately, with fibromyalgia, the symptoms are numerous and can come and go and worsen and get better daily. There are a few constants that most sufferers have:

• Reduced sense of health and well-being
• Constant concerns related to the cause of the symptoms
• Sense of loss of control
• Reduced activity and exercise
• Difficulty with the activities of daily life
• Problems with interpersonal relationships with family, friends, and co-workers
• Disability with missed workdays
• General lack of enjoyment of life
• Insomnia

Keep in mind that hypnotherapy can not heal you. It can, however, assist you in managing your symptoms more effectively and ultimately help you lead a more normal life. Hypnotherapy can help you become active in your recovery, rather than passive in the process. The National Library of Medicine indicates in 1991 a control group of 40 patients with fibromyalgia were randomly allocated to treatment with either hypnotherapy or physical therapy. The patients in the hypnotherapy group showed a significantly better outcome with respect to their pain, fatigue and sleep pattern. This study indicates that hypnotherapy may be useful in relieving symptoms.

Hypnotherapy is a drug-free method to lessen the symptoms. Perhaps it’s time to learn to be healthy and turn the negative of your illness into the positive of health and wellness. You can “use” fibromyalgia to change your life and health. Focus on the power of your mind rather than the pain of your body and become healthier than ever before. Because hypnotherapy is a drug-free method, it will not interfere with your physician’s prescribed protocol. In fact, together they can combine to provide a powerful way to improve sleep, manage your stress levels, enjoy exercise once again, and choose to eat a healthier diet. We will also work on improved self image, self confidence, self esteem, and an improved outlook on life.

Why not make this the year that you make the decision to get back into the game of life and start living again!!

• Increase your body’s natural immune system
• Improve your sleep patterns
• Increase your sense of confidence and self esteem
• Reduce your stress levels
• Live again!!!! Exercise…..Relationships….Laugh….Enjoy
• Reduce chronic pain

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Articles are designed to provide a broad overview of this topic and provide general information. Each person has individual and unique considerations. Hypnotherapy is never meant to be in lieu of your prescribed medical protocol. It is intended to compliment and enhance your current physician’s recommendations. I do not cure, diagnose, or prescribe. Any issue that may have a medical origin will require a referral from your physician.

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