Fibromyalgia is a condition where there will be musculoskeletal pain in multiple regions associated with fatigue, weakness, and emotional disturbances. Genetic mutations, infections, physical and emotional disturbances, etc., are the causes of fibromyalgia. Diagnosis is made by checking the trigger points based on history, blood test, etc. Treatment of fibromyalgia includes medications such as pain killers, antidepressants, antiepileptics. And also with physiotherapy and counseling.
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How to manage fibromyalgia and back pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I have fibromyalgia and chronic pain in the lower back. I also have pain in legs. The pain is so severe that I cannot do anything. I can move only inside my house. I step out by using my wheelchair. I have been prescribed with several kinds of analgesics over the years. But nothing has h... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have spinal cord compression due to untreated vertebral fracture which causes severe back pain and difficulty in moving your lower limbs. In such cases, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is the most diagnostic one, and a neurosurgical consultation is required. Surger... Read Full »