Fibromyalgia is a complex condition that affects patients differently; it's important to know what your own triggers are to best prevent flare-ups. Watch family medicine physician Jennifer Caudle, DO, discuss how to prevent fibromyalgia episodes.
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Fibromyalgia is a very complicated condition where it's certainly not one size fits all. Every patient with fibromyalgia often has very different symptoms, and what's really important is for you to know what triggers your fibromyalgia flare-ups. For some people there's things like cold or damp weather.
For others it's insomnia or even lack of exercise or even too much exercise. Knowing your triggers will help you best be able to prevent your flare-ups, and don't forget to speak with your physician as well because they can also help you with other medications that might be helpful as well as other modalities such as exercise and therapy.
I also want to mention that stress can be a particular trigger for fibromyalgia patients. If this is your trigger make sure that you manage the stress in your life to help prevent flare-ups.
Jennifer Caudle, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician and graduate of Princeton University. She is currently an assistant professor in the department of Family Medicine at Rowan University-School of Osteopathic Medicine.
