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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a very common and chronic pain disorder that causes a great deal of pain. Chronic widespread pain is the most common symptom of fibromyalgia. Other symptoms include:

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Moderate or extreme fatigue  
Sleep disturbance  
Sensitivity to light or sound  
Cognitive difficulties  
Depression  
Anxiety

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Western medicine prescribes anti-depressants and anti-seizure medication to manage symptoms of fibromyalgia. Side effects of these medicines can include weight gain, dizziness, and blurry vision.

Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a non-inflammatory condition, caused by imbalance in the nervous system. Acupuncture directly stimulates the nervous system to increase serotonin production. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter responsible for pain management, sleep, and mood. It can relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression, reduce pain, and improve quality of sleep to decrease feelings of fatigue.

Chinese Herbal Medicine for Fibromyalgia

In Chinese Medicine, fibromyalgia pain is due to stagnant blood flow. If you have poor circulation and a weak heart, this can cause pain throughout the body. In fibromyalgia patients is also there is insufficient blood to nourish the muscles, leading to pain. With Chinese medicine, we identify the unique pattern causing each condition, which is why it is so successful.

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We treat the conditions of the blood, heart and circulatory system, the underlying root cause of the fibromyalgia pain, using blood moving or notifying herbs as well as acupuncture to improve blood flow and reduce pain. With acupuncture and herbal medicine, fibromyalgia can be managed naturally without side effects or multiple medications.

You don’t have to live in constant pain with fibromyalgia. Start managing fibromyalgia naturally with acupuncture today! Call us at 020 8780 0955 or click here to schedule an initial consultation.

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