Fibromyalgia
A disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.
Historical context
Only recently recognized by modern medicine, it has long been treated holistically as a deep-seated disorder of the 'vital force' and generalized nervous system exhaustion.
Common symptoms
- Widespread pain
- Severe fatigue
- Cognitive difficulties ('fibro fog')
- Sleep disruption
Mechanisms
Believed to amplify painful sensations by affecting the way the brain and spinal cord process pain signals. Treated holistically via deep constitutional restructuring.
Associated modalities
- homeopathy
- reiki
Clinical studies
- Arizona Fibromyalgia Clinical Trial — Rheumatology
- Fibromyalgia Impact Reduction Study — UK Clinical Trial
Interesting facts
- American Indian medicine practitioners (specifically the Cherokee) traditionally used Sourwood and Hydrangea to address the generalized musculoskeletal pain that matches the modern clinical presentation of Fibromyalgia.