“NO” FIBROMYALGIA CANNOT BE CURED – yet you can help yourself to feel more comfortable again
Understand what is happening to your body; what the pain is about
Soothe your inner turmoil and get the other side of the pain wall
Look at ways to reduce your medication
Find out the best ways to help yourself using self massage and relaxation
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Tell me more about Fibromyalgia. I know it hurts me but why? You may like to join one of my pain clubs FIBRO – Fibrous connective tissue – tendons / ligaments Can affect up to 3.2 % of the population, approx. 7 times more women than men however there are no routine blood tests or X-rays that show any abnormalities or reason for the pain. In research studies there are three times the levels of the pain transmitting chemical substance P; regardless of the initial trigger. Substance P is released into the spinal cord when a painful trauma is experienced and increases the sensitivity of the nerves. A series of messengers are then transmitted, one which informs the brain of the injury. Fibromyalgia sufferers experience a greater level of perceived pain. Substance P can accumulate and overflow from injured tissue to neighbouring healthy tissues which in turn increases their sensitivity to pain. It can pervade the entire spinal cord such that everyday activity can result in pain and then impaired function Aggravating factors – Changes in weather, cold or draughty environments, hormonal fluctuations (premenstrual and menopausal states), stress, depression, anxiety and over-exertion, lack of sleep, humid weather and too much of the wrong type of activity can all contribute to symptom flare-ups. Random Pain Pain can fluctuate even during the course of the day and moves in a random way. Each of you will experience your pain in a different way. |
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It is believed that sensitisation of the Central nervous system – spinal cord and brain – (CNS) and the presence of intense pain is the root cause of fibromyalgia. The CNS ‘REMEMBERS’ past pain intensity. Enduring pain can create a gradual build up of electrical response and can create an intensity that causes chronic pain. Permanently tense muscles Muscles eventually adapt to this cycle and become Neck Trauma – associated with a high risk of developing fibromyalgia. Whiplash trauma to the dorsal horn – important in filtering pain signals to the brain, trauma can impair the filtering mechanisms and allow the pain processing centres in the CNS to be bombarded with pain messages Sleep disorders – Most fibromyalgia patients have an associated sleep disorder called the alpha-EEG anomaly. This condition was uncovered in a sleep lab with the aid of a machine which recorded the brain waves of patients during sleep. Researchers found that fibromyalgia syndrome patients could fall asleep without much trouble, but their deep level (or stage 4) sleep was constantly interrupted by bursts of awake-like brain activity. The sleep pattern for clinically depressed patients is distinctly different from that found in Fibromyalgia.. Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Constipation, diarrhoea, frequent abdominal pain, abdominal gas and nausea represents symptoms frequently found in roughly 40% to 70% of fibromyalgia patients. Chronic headaches – Recurrent migraine or tension-type headaches are seen in about 50% of fibromyalgia patients and can pose as a major problem in coping for this patient group. Temporo-mandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome – This syndrome, sometimes referred to Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome – Sensitivities to odours, noise, bright lights, medications and various foods is common in roughly 50% of FMS or CFS patients. Other common symptoms – Painful menstrual periods (dysmenorrhea), chest pain, morning stiffness, cognitive or memory impairment, numbness and tingling sensations, muscle twitching, irritable bladder, the feeling of swollen extremities, skin sensitivities, dry eyes and mouth, frequent changes in eye prescription, dizziness, and impaired coordination can occur. I am based in the UK in Malvern, Cradley and Hereford, Herefordshire and Worcester is nearby too |
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Looking for answers? Help me trust my body again. When it feels like our body has let us down it’s got to the stage where your body is crying out I have 30 years experience of helping clients gain a fresh perspective on life and a more positive picture of themselves, their body and their inner thinking. I understand what is happening in the body The problems you are experiencing are likely to stem from a problem within more than one system; NERVOUS SYSTEM Fran helps you develop a picture of what is probably going on – helps you understand the problem – then helps you find the best ways to help yourself. You may like to join one of my pain clubs Massage and relaxation, working on tight and congested muscles is a good starting point, Explain to me how relaxation and positive affirmations can help me Create your ideal outcome using the up to date science of neuroscience |
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| Read about the Evocative Relaxing Nurturing sense of smell plus my 3 steps to self-care tips on my Self-Care for Fibromyalgia page Understanding your body is the key – the bottom line is your body is crying out for your help. Your body needs to feel safe with you again. For some reason you have been asking too much of your body and have ignored it’s first cry for help – which may have been headaches or tummy trouble – then it’s second cry for help – which may have been anxiety and stress The pain you are experiencing now is probably your body’s third cry for help – which you cannot ignore In order for your body to heal is has to feel safe in your hands again and TRUST that you are not going to ignore it’s cry for help again. But WHY did you ignore your body’s cry for help? What was more important to you than the needs of your body? Have you been doing too much knowing that your body was struggling? Why was this OK?This is the pivotal question which we need to answer in order for you to Heal I take the time with my clients to explain how not listening to the body’s cry for help has probably produced their symptoms using easy to understand diagrams and pictures. I help you become more sympathetic and kind to your body. Together we will work out the best way for you to help yourself at home and identify constructive ways to approach your health decisions, and reduce the worrying and debilitating symptoms you are experiencing. My degree in Physiology and Biochemistry, as well as experience working in hospital laboratories, has made me proficient in explaining long and confusing medical terms really clearly. I can help you deal with and minimise the confusion, fear and anxiety, and give you a sense of control over your illness to help you develop a positive mind set Support yourself with high quality food and a balanced way to look at what you eat PLUS food supplements. I recommend Zinzino. Pamper yourself with safe for you and and safe for the planet Tropic Skincare Would you like to enjoy a FREE 30 MIN Wellbeing Coaching via Zoom/Skype combined with Self Massage in the comfort of your home with a tailored blend of Aromatherapy essential oils? Join one of my pain clubs I’ll help YOU find ways to be true to yourself and your body. Work with me to understand the best way to approach this Fibromyalgia you are suffering with and to feel you are in the driving seat again Coaching, Mindfulness, Massage ….. and even luxurious Aromatherapy blends especially for you.
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