Fibromyalgia Prevention

Fibromyalgia is definitely not a disease that anyone wants to develop. This disabling disease causes widespread muscle pain in the joints, muscles, tendons, and soft tissue. Fibromyalgia is affecting approximately 1 in 50 people. Fibromyalgia is more common among 25 to 55 year old women than in children or men, although any age can be affected.

At this time, there is no known cure for fibromyalgia, and no known reliable way to prevent it; although one can take many preventative steps in order not to develop this disease. These steps include: remaining as healthy as possible, avoiding coffee, or any product containing caffeine. It is recommended that one should consume a good healthy diet with plenty of fiber, and get plenty of daily exercise, but never over exert your body, keep stress levels very minimal and get plenty of adequate rest.

Research shows that a major trauma can be a triggering factor, such as an operation or car crash, physical abuse, and excessive heavy lifting over time, so these are some other factors that you should try to avoid. Also people who suffer from arthritis or soft tissue or bone ailments, lupus, or other long term preexisting diseases or conditions tend to be more at risk, and may be more prone to develop fibromyalgia. It is important to share family history with your health provider if someone in your family suffers from any of these conditions. Early diagnosis and treatment is the key to successful management.

The latest prescription drug out for fibromyalgia to manage the pain and symptoms is Cymbalta.