The pain occurs when someone puts pressure on the affected areas.Doctors do not fully understand what causes fibromyalgia. Anyone can develop it, but it appears to be more common in women during middle age and in people with a history of rheumatoid arthritis or another autoimmune disease.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that fibromyalgia affects around 2 percent of the adult population in the United States.
There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but medication, some lifestyle changes, and natural remedies can help people manage the symptoms.In this article, we discuss natural remedies that may relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia
etting enough sleep is crucial for managing the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Being well-rested helps combat the fatigue that accompanies the condition.
Practices that can help people get good-quality sleep include:
- minimizing daytime naps
- going to bed and waking up at the same time each day
- limiting light and noise at bedtime
- avoiding screen time just before sleeping
- leaving 2–3 hours between eating a heavy meal and going to bed
- avoiding alcohol and coffee before sleeping
A 2017 review found a clear link between fibromyalgia pain and poor sleep quality. The researchers called for the development of sleep strategies to help people with fibromyalgia.
