Fibromyalgia
This chronic and often debilitating condition is frequently
associated with chronic fatigue. It is not usually the initial
symptom of the syndrome, but one that develops gradually
after onset of other symptoms, ultimately surpassing these
symptoms as being more aggravating. Often patients cause
further harm to themselves in this stage because they take
large, daily doses of anti-inflammatory medications, resulting
in damage to the intestinal lining and the development of
“leaky gut syndrome”. This can lead to more
rheumatologic complaints as the immune system begins to
overreact to undigested materials entering the blood stream.
These antigen-antibody complexes then deposit into joint
spaces and muscle tissue, further aggravating the symptoms
of fibromyalgia. Musculoskeletal complaints can also vary
widely in CFS/Fibromyalgia patients, with symptoms often
coming and going in cycles. This is a strong indicator of
an underlying digestive disorder as one of the factors contributing
to this condition. |
