Fibromyalgia Symptoms: 10 Ways Chronic Pain Attacks

Migraines

Of all patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, over half of them report having migraines. As if chronic pain wasn’t enough. Migraines are typically identified by throbbing, heavy pains that are usually felt on one side of the head. This pain is often accompanied by nausea, vision complications and sensitivity to smell and light. Patients are twice as likely to experience depression when met with migraines on top of their other FM symptoms.

Stress could be a key in understanding the link between migraines and fibromyalgia; both conditions are known to flare up more commonly in patients who are stressed out. Fibromyalgia sufferers are also thought to process pain differently. Pain receptors may be over stimulated causing head and body aches to spring up at any given time. Treatment for migraines is varied: antidepressants can be used to both lower pain and relieve signs of depression. Taking up yoga or other forms of exercise are great ways to reduce stress. Finally, there are headache specialists who can help identify your specific needs.