The economy, which affects business life and everyday life negatively and which is defined as "epidemic disease" fibromyalgia is a common problem that affects 3-6 percent of the world population. However, the disease is far from a single complaint, ache is defined as a general syndrome accompanied by many problems called headache, fatigue, fatigue, fatigue, sleep disorders, depressive episodes and sometimes spastic colitis.
America , fibromyalgia is the second most costly disease, followed by heart disease, because it leads to job loss. Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Expert Dr. Ferda Özdemir reminds us that although the problem is getting widespread, the diagnosis of fibromyalgia is not easy. Only one of the three patients is getting the correct diagnosis and treatment begins. However, since it affects many systems, in addition to patience, determination and multidisciplinary approach is also required in the treatment.
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It is not known exactly why the fibromyalgia syndrome develops. In the researches; sleep disturbance, impaired pain perception, imbalance of the substances called neurotransmitters in the central nervous system, impaired nervous system and hormonal system, impaired muscle and muscle function, overwork of the sympathetic system. However, people with this syndrome have some common characteristics. Professor Dr. Ferda Özdemir, "Sensitive, everything is affected quickly, highly anticipated, perfectionist, very meticulous, and the emotional state of people who change very quickly. "The stress of these people is likely to increase the pain of the time," he says.
New approaches in the treatment of fibromyalgia
Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Expert Dr. Ferda Özdemir explains the indispensability of treatment to control fibromyalgia ...
1- Both the patient and his / her relatives education I
As with all chronic diseases, the patient itself is at the center of the treatment of fibromyalgia. For this reason, the patient and his / her relatives are required to be informed and educated in order to reach effective results. In recent years, education programs called "Fibromyalgia School" covering theoretical and exercise applications abroad and in our country for the sake of patients and their surroundings have helped the treatment success to achieve more lasting results.
2- Active drug treatment with newly developed agents
In drug treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome; usually muscle relaxants, painkillers, antidepressants, sleep regulating drugs, minerals and antioxidant vitamins are applied. Professor Dr. Ferda Ozdemir reminds us that in recent years gabapentin derivatives have also been able to obtain effective results from medicines. In addition, many of the drugs tested in the treatment of fibromyalgia is known to be successful.
3- Physical therapy applications
Physical therapy applications have an important place in the treatment of the disease. Hot packs, deep heaters, and electrical currents that are pain relievers can provide positive results. Professor Dr. Ferda Özdemir also reminds that methods such as magnetic field and cryotherapy which have not yet entered into the routine applications of physiotherapy give very effective results in fibromyalgia syndrome.
4- Accurate and regular exercise
Exercise is shown as one of the essential elements of both cure and care. Patients see limited benefit from other therapies if not exercised. Relaxation and stretching exercises, joint range-of-motion exercises, pilates, hiking, swimming and cycling are among the alternatives. It is also of utmost importance that exercise programs are arranged according to the patient. In addition, three times a week is necessary to obtain effective results.
5- Water healing power
Spa treatment in fibromyalgia syndrome is beneficial because of its properties such as temperature, mineral content and radioactivity. Whirlpools made with water, high-pressure showers make this contribution even stronger. It is suggested that 21 sessions should be maintained for positive effects from the caplets.
6- Not sunless!
The warmth that is required, the ultraviolet effect and sunbathing, provides long-term relief in many patients. For this reason, in the summer, when patients have the opportunity to sunbathe and swim, significant improvements are seen compared to winter months. It is important not only to evaluate summer sunshine, but also winter sunshine opportunities.
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