| Fibromyalgia, sometimes referred to a Chronic Fatigue | | | | done regarding Fibromyalgia itself but research into |
| Syndrome, is a distressing condition that is | | | | Omega 3 for an increasing number of conditions |
| characterised by chronic fatigue as well as | | | | continue and we will no doubt be hearing more in the |
| widespread musculoskeletal pain and weakness, and | | | | future. However, the assumption is that if fish oil can |
| the symptoms are severe enough to get in the way | | | | help alleviate so many symptoms for other |
| of normal daily routines. | | | | conditions, then it may do the same for Fibromyalgia |
| Not much is known about the possible causes of | | | | too. |
| Fibromyalgia so an effective treatment plan is more a | | | | Some professionals even maintain that it is our lack |
| case of trying to figure out what works for any | | | | of Omega 3 in our diet that is the main cause of |
| particular individual in order to relieve the symptoms. | | | | most of the health problems we see today. This is |
| Common symptoms associated with Fibromyalgia | | | | because the essential fatty acids in fish oil are anti |
| - Chronic physical and mental fatigue that isn't | | | | inflammatory, anti coagulant and can inhibit tumour |
| relieved by rest or sleep | | | | growth, lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol and |
| - Feeling almost flu like after exercise | | | | lower triglyceride levels. The following includes just |
| - Muscle and joint pain that can occur anywhere in | | | | some of the effects a daily dose of fish oil can have |
| the body | | | | on health in general and which may help ease the |
| - Confusion, lack of concentration and poor memory | | | | suffering of Fibromyalgia sufferers. |
| - Morning stiffness | | | | - It reduces inflammation throughout the body and |
| - Headaches | | | | therefore pain and in some studies involving arthritis, |
| - Anxiety and depression | | | | has reduced the need for NSAIDS altogether |
| - Mood swings | | | | - Helps blood flow throughout the body and deliver |
| - Nausea and dizziness | | | | essential nutrients to wherever they are needed |
| - Increased sensitivity to light, noise, pain and even to | | | | - Improves quality of sleep |
| touch | | | | - Significantly improves brain function and has proved |
| - Muscle twitching | | | | helpful in the treatment of many different types of |
| - Menstrual problems | | | | depression and mental health problems |
| - Skin, nail and hair problems | | | | - Aids concentration and focus and boosts brain |
| This isn't an exhaustive list of symptoms just some | | | | power |
| of the more common ones and just because you | | | | - Is a natural mood booster and helps alleviate mood |
| experience these symptoms it doesn't mean you | | | | swings |
| have Fibromyalgia. A diagnosis of Fibromyalgia is | | | | - Can improve memory |
| usually made after a full medical examination and | | | | - Soothes inflammatory skin conditions |
| analysis of the symptoms has ruled out any other | | | | - improves the condition of the skin, hair and nails - |
| potential causes of these symptoms. | | | | one of the first indications of a lack of Omega 3 in |
| Treatment for Fibromyalgia | | | | the diet is in fact poor condition of skin, hair and nails |
| Treatment usually consists of plenty of rest, graded | | | | Although Omega 3 fatty acids are fats, they are |
| exercise sessions, getting into a healthy sleeping | | | | polyunsaturated fatty acids that the body needs to |
| pattern, following a healthy diet which is low in animal | | | | survive but which cannot make so they have to be |
| fat, and avoidance stressful situations as much as | | | | derived from food. Unlike saturated fats which can |
| possible. Sufferers will often be prescribed pain killing | | | | be harmful to health, Omega 3 fats are essential for |
| drugs and perhaps anti-depressants too. | | | | all round physical and mental health. |
| The significance of Omega 3 | | | | If you suffer from Fibromyalgia and want to try fish |
| There have been countless research studies | | | | oil, contact your doctor for advice first just to rule |
| conducted into how daily supplementation with fish oil | | | | out any specific contraindications that may apply in |
| can help a number of conditions. Not much has been | | | | your case. |