 Many patients who deal with the chronic pain of fibromyalgia also have to cope with a daily cocktail of prescription medications and the side effects that come along with such drugs. These medications fall into 5 different categories. However, what works for one patient may not work for another. Drugs at best can be a good temporary solution, while long term drug use will frequently cause irreparable damage to the body. Fibromyalgia MedicationsWhile most of these medications are not made specifically for fibromyalgia, the following medications are often prescribed:
 Drug-Free Help For Fibromyalgia SufferersMany people do not like the side effects that come from the powerful drugs noted above. Also, all of these medications only focus on symptoms and not on helping the condition as a whole. Thus, many are turning to natural alternatives. However, not all alternatives are equally effective. For example, aromatherapy is one frequently recommend option. The catch is that many patients become sensitive to strong smells. Therefore, while this approach has helped some, for others it can trigger or worsen symptoms.
Upper cervical chiropractic care is a safe and drug-free alternative that has helped countless fibromyalgia sufferers around the world. Correction of upper cervical misalignment is frequently the key for those who suffer with chronic pain. To date we have not seen a fibromyalgia case that has not had a history of head and neck trauma. For some time it has been suspected that the most common cause of fibromyalgia symptoms is a previous injury to the head and neck. If you are suffering from fibromyalgia, especially if you have a history of trauma, feel free schedule an appointment to get your neck evaluated. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Blom click the button below or call 208-559-0541
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 If you are going through the process of a fibromyalgia diagnosis, you may wonder why it’s taking so long. After all, you can look online and see a long list of symptoms that match what you are going through. If you are experiencing widespread pain, tingling in your hands and feet, insomnia, fatigue, chronic headaches, brain fog, and a host of other symptoms, shouldn’t the diagnosis be simple? Here are a few reasons the diagnostic process is drawn out. In the meantime, you may also want to seek natural relief that can help with many of those symptoms regardless of whether or not fibromyalgia is the eventual diagnosis. Fibromyalgia Symptoms Seem Similar To Other ConditionsThe biggest issue with diagnosing fibromyalgia is that the symptoms noted above can be related to many other conditions, some of which may require immediate attention. Thus, your doctor will probably want to test for all of those conditions first to rule them out. That is why a fibromyalgia diagnosis is one of exclusion—when all the other tests come up negative. Also, while one doctor may diagnose the symptoms above as fibromyalgia, another may lean toward chronic fatigue syndrome since most of the symptoms match up. The main difference is that a physical examination should reveal certain tender points that would lean toward a fibromyalgia diagnosis. But since pain levels are not always as high, someone may feel more or less tenderness depending on the day the examination takes place. To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and fibromyalgia download our complimentary e-book.  Natural Fibromyalgia Relief In Boise, IdahoThe symptoms of fibromyalgia, including heightened pain processing, can often stem from misalignment of the upper cervical spine. Because of this, virtually all fibromyalgia sufferers will have a history of head or neck trauma before the condition sets in. Upper cervical misalignments can also lead to headaches, numbness and tingling, and numerous other spinal related disorders.
Correction of the upper cervical misalignment is paramount to the restoration of health in these situations. As a result, proper brainstem function can be restored, vertebral blood flow can be facilitated, and cerebrospinal fluid can drain properly. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Blom click the button below or call 208-559-0541  Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that afflicts approximately 12 million people in the US. Researchers have come up with a number of ideas to explain what causes fibromyalgia to develop. In our experience the most common cause is a previous injury to the head or neck. From there the most common injury to the head or neck is a whiplash type injury via a car accident. With that said here are some potential causes and a natural way to cope. What Factors Contribute To Fibromyalgia?Researchers have linked so many contributing factors to the onset of fibromyalgia that some believe a combination of things must occur. Here are a few of the connected occurrences:
To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and fibromyalgia download our complimentary e-book.  Relief From Fibromyalgia Symptoms In Boise, IdahoUpper cervical chiropractic care has led to the resolution of fibromyalgia symptoms in many cases. What is the connection? It goes back to some of the factors that relate to the onset of fibromyalgia.
For example, virtually all fibromyalgia patients have some kind of head or neck trauma or a repetitive injury in their history. That is why researchers always list trauma as a leading risk factor for developing fibromyalgia. Such an injury frequently leads to a misalignment of the top two neck bones called atlas and axis found at the base of the skull. These vertebrae protect the area where the brain, brainstem and spinal cord meet. It is a vital part of the body when it comes to interpreting pain signals. Correction of upper cervical spinal misalignment has been shown time and time again to help those that suffer with fibromyalgia. Are you a candidate for upper cervical care? To schedule an appointment with Dr. Blom click the button below or call 208-559-0541  Receiving a diagnosis of fibromyalgia can be scary, it helps to remove some of the mystery by sharing important facts about this increasingly common condition. We will cover some of the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia, potential causes, common risk factors, and natural ways to find relief. Some Common Fibromyalgia Symptoms While patients may present with slightly differing symptoms from person to person, there are some symptoms that are more common than others. These include:
There is a great deal of speculation as to what causes fibromyalgia. When examining research, clinical observations, and patient histories, some of the more common factors seem to include:
To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and fibromyalgia download our complimentary e-book.  What Factors Increase the Risk of Fibromyalgia?
It seems some people are more prone to fibromyalgia than others. Some of the groups at greatest risk are:
While medications may provide temporary pain relief, many are seeking natural ways to reduce and symptoms. These include things such as:
As a result, many fibromyalgia patients respond well to upper cervical spinal correction. To learn more, schedule a consultation today. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Blom click the button below or call 208-559-0541  Fibromyalgia is the world’s second most common condition affecting the musculoskeletal system (first is osteoarthritis). The condition involves chronic pain as well as a number of other symptoms that can lead to social isolation and depression. In the US alone, over 12 million people suffer from fibromyalgia. So rest assured that you are not alone, especially if you are female and between the ages of 25 and 60. Ten times as many women as men have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The most common symptoms of Fibromyalgia are widespread pain and tender points on the body. However there are many other symptoms that affect a fibromyalgia patient. These can include:
To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and fibromyalgia download our complimentary e-book.  A patient may suffer from just a few of these symptoms or all of them. Many symptoms come and go. Even the pain may be better or worse at times depending on external factors such as stress, diet, amount of exercise, and sleep quality. Seeking Natural Fibromyalgia Relief in Boise, Idaho? If you are one of the 12 million Americans with fibromyalgia, there is a natural way to seek pain relief, improved sleep, and headache relief. Upper cervical chiropractic care. Upper cervical chiropractors have seen tremendous success in helping reduce symptoms for many fibromyalgia sufferers. This is because upper cervical chiropractic focuses on a specific part of the spine—the C1 and C2 vertebrae located right at the base of the skull. Because these vertebrae can affect brainstem function, cerebrospinal fluid drainage, and vertebral blood flow, they can have a powerful effect on everything from pain processing to overall function of the central nervous system. Upper Cervical Chiropractor in Boise, IdahoDr. Blom is a Boise, Idaho native that works with a nationwide group of doctors expertly trained and specializing in the upper cervical procedure. Dr. Blom is also one of the few Doctors in the state of Idaho trained and certified in the upper cervical procedure.
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