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Fibromyalgia Clinic in Houston, Texas
An estimated 5.8 million people in the United States experience widespread, persistent pain due to fibromyalgia, a musculoskeletal condition that affects how the brain processes pain signals. This ongoing discomfort can lead to fatigue, irritability, sleep disturbances, and difficulty with memory or concentration.
At Adarna in Houston, TX, James O. Hill II, DO, provides personalized care to help patients manage fibromyalgia symptoms and improve their overall quality of life. Treatment plans are tailored to each individual and may include a combination of medical therapies and supportive strategies designed to reduce pain and restore daily function.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fibromyalgia Q & A
What is fibromyalgia?
While it’s still the subject of a great deal of research, it’s believed that fibromyalgia affects the way the brain processes pain signals. This leads to its defining trait, widespread and persistent musculoskeletal pain, usually accompanied by fatigue and problems with your mood, memory and sleep habits.
Women are much more likely to get fibromyalgia than men are, and people with a family history of the condition are also at greater risk. There isn’t a cure for fibromyalgia but many treatment options, including medical cannabis, can help control the symptoms.
How do I know if I have fibromyalgia?
The key symptoms of fibromyalgia include:
Widespread pain
The pain that typifies fibromyalgia is often described as a dull ache throughout the body for three months at a minimum. This pain needs to occur above and below the waist and on both the right and left side of your body to be considered widespread.
Fatigue
Because of the toll constant pain takes on your body, as well as the difficulty of sleeping while in pain, people with fibromyalgia quite often find themselves tired or exhausted. Many people report further sleep disorders like sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome as well.
Cognitive problems
You may experience an inability to focus or concentrate, or notice you are more forgetful than usual. Many people call this the “fibro fog,” and it can turn even the simplest task into a challenge.
It’s also common for people with fibromyalgia to experience several other common but painful conditions, like irritable bowel syndrome, migraine headaches, or problems with their TMJ muscle.
How can Adarna help people with fibromyalgia?
There are a variety of effective options available to help manage fibromyalgia symptoms and improve daily comfort. Treatment focuses on reducing pain, improving sleep, and supporting overall function without relying solely on medications that may carry unwanted side effects.
Many patients benefit from a comprehensive approach that may include non-opioid pain management strategies, lifestyle adjustments, and therapies aimed at improving sleep quality and reducing fatigue. Because fibromyalgia affects each person differently, care is tailored to fit your specific needs and routine.
Schedule a Fibromyalgia Evaluation
If you’re experiencing symptoms of Fibromyalgia in Houston, TX, call today or request an appointment online.