- Currently it is estimated that about 2% of the world population suffers from fibromyalgia.
- Affected people develop permanent tiredness, as well as muscle pain in the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms and legs.
- It is a pathology that has no cure but different treatments can be offered to patients.
Health problems never distinguish because everyone is exposed. There are no divisions by nationality or socioeconomic levels. Therefore, although it is thought that Celebrities and celebrities are untouchable, in reality they are not, and the best example can be seen with fibromyalgia. To date there are several people in this guild who have been diagnosed with this pathology that has no cure.
Now, the first thing to do is understand what this problem consists of, which is already recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). In fact, it is estimated that two percent of the global population suffers from it, although some never know it.
What is fibromyalgia?
The fibromyalgia It is a disease that causes muscle aches in the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs. Therefore they become hypersensitive points and the greatest characteristic is that the discomfort is not temporary but permanent.
According to Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), women suffer more in a ratio of nine to one compared to men. While it is more common between 25 to 50 years of age, although minors and older adults can also suffer from it.
Fibromyalgia symptoms
- General pain in the body, for more than 3 months, which can be:
- Muscular
- Articulate
- in the region of the spinal column
- In the chest and/or abdomen
- the muscles of the face
- at the jaw joint
- Fatigue
- Stiff joints in the morning
- Sensation of numbness in the hands or feet
- Insomnia (lack of sleep) or drowsiness (very sleepy)
- ear ringing
- Lack of concentration and frequent forgetfulness
- Digestion problems, such as:
- gases
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- lack of balance
- Itchy, dry, or blotchy skin
- swollen legs
External factors
There are factors that can increase the symptoms, among which are cold, humidity, lack of activity, mental and physical stress and insomnia.
Other factors can reduce symptoms, such as heat, a dry environment, moderate physical activity, relaxation, rest, and sleep.
Fibromyalgia Screening
To date there is no single test to identify this disease. With this in mind, one of the challenges of the doctor is to rule out other types of health problems until reaching the cause of the discomfort.
Therefore, it is necessary to carry out various laboratory studies, tomography, electromyography or muscle biopsies, in search of an autoimmune disease, viral infection such as hepatitis C, HIV, or another type of infection such as tuberculosis or cancer.
Now the list of celebrities who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia it is quite extensive. It ranges from renowned actors such as actor Morgan Freeman even the irish singer Sinead O’Connor. In both cases they live with permanent pain in the body and must taking painkillers consistently although always with the endorsement of a health professional.
On the other hand, as already mentioned, it is a disease that has no cure. That is why in this type of case it is even more important to follow basic aspects such as sleeping eight hours a day, maintaining a balanced diet and doing at least 30 minutes of exercise a day.
Meanwhile, we share with you a graph prepared by the editorial team of salutary with 10 celebrities who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia.