Symptoms
Fibromyalgia Symptoms: 10 Ways Chronic Pain Attacks
Fibromyalgia Symptoms: 10 Ways Chronic Pain Attacks
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Not everyone who has fibromyalgia will have irritable bowel syndrome. On the other hand, over 50 percent of patients suffering from IBS will also have fibromyalgia. As frustrating as it sounds, the correlation between the two has yet to be discovered. Some doctors believe the two illnesses can exist together for years before cropping up together simultaneously. Others think it has to do with belly cramping brought on by chronic pain. Because FM causes a lower pain tolerance, this cramping can cause all sorts of tummy troubles.
One of the most important things a person dealing with both IBS and FM can do is be patient. Avoiding stress and focusing on relaxation is essential to reducing IBS. Medication such as tricyclic antidepressants will treat symptoms but don’t deal with the underlying issue. Cognitive behavior therapy is another good way to help understand and reduce pain caused by both IBS and FM.
