Exact cause for the fibromyalgia is still unknown, its been predicted that alterations in the pattern of sleep and changes in neuroendocrine transmitters such as serotonin, substance P, growth hormone and cortisol suggest the regulation of the autonomic, neuro-endocrine system appears to the basis of the syndrome.
It is divided in to two different types, primary and secondary. Primary is not associated with any identifiable underlying condition, secondary associated with an underlying condition may have triggered the disordered pain, which does not explain the patients symptoms.
Central disorder of pain sensation, increases with age, predominantly happens in women. Presented along with symptoms of TMJ and IBD, increase levels of substance P in CSF, gene alterations serotonin and catecholamine’s.
“Waste basket diagnosis” is the perfect term we can use in finding the diagnosis of fibromyalgia.
Clinical Symptoms:
- Pain
- Paraesthesias
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Morning stiffness
- Autonomic dysfunction
- Foggy brain (Fibro fog)
The role of HPA axis (Hypothalamic pituitary axis) is critical in stress adoption, in fibromyalgia this response is disturbed and leads to increased stress and pain. Hence, it is presented with psychiatric co-morbidities.
Nevertheless, the approach to manage this condition needs a multidisciplinary approach.
What Ayurveda can offer?
Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine that is bases eternal concepts of health and wellbeing. It advises to follow a healthy lifestyle, diet, herbs and regular cleansing process to maintain the healthy balanced state.
Fibromyalgia is Vata Disorder, Aggrvated vata accumulates in the MAMSA (muscle, nervous and fibrous tissue) and cause the srotoavaraodha, (blockage of cannels) the information spread to central nervous system or over stimulation of CNS and leads increased secretions of Substance P in CSF, which indicated the aggravated VATA stimulation leads to the improper secretion of neuropeptides in central nervous system and causes the sensitivity and excess pain stimuli all over the body.
Available Ayurveda Treatments:
The best possible approach for the treatment of VATA disorders in Ayurvedic Medicines is: Medicated Enema (panchakarma ), five cleansing therapies need to be adopted based on the doshic imbalance and prakriti.
Following, a full spectrum of diet and lifestyle modifications along with herbs will be of great use to control the day-to-day symptoms
Finally, regular treatments from Authentic Ayurvedic Medical center- Jeeva health will offer the regular body- rejuvenating treatments like – Abhyngam, shirodhara, valuka swedam, navar khizi, podi khizi pinda swedam and kativati.
The ultimate treatment goal in fibromyalgia is chronic persistent pain and lethargy, unique Ayurvedic tretaments can provide a relief for both the chronic and acute pain and provide a natural approach for the elimination or balancing of the root cause.
For professional suggestions, please contact Jeeva health, one of our qualifies and registered Ayurveda practitioners will be able to help with diet, life style and therapeutics.
