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Many patients with Fibromyalgia have simply overwhelmed their doctors and support systems by having too many symptoms at once.  They had been sick for so long that they now think that a life of compromised physical and mental capability are “normal” for them.  Loved ones and doctors often think that they were “sensitive” or unrealistic about their pain.

We now know that Fibromyalgia is a true disease of modern man (or more likely woman) in this case.  Fibromyalgia occurs when the system has been overwhelmed and not been allowed to heal.  In many cases it starts with a significant period of exhaustion or physical trauma.  Again, women are more susceptible to this syndrome because of their complex hormonal and emotional systems.

Once established, the exhausted state often turns into a Chronic Fatigue state robbing the body of needed energy.   The adrenal system quickly becomes overwhelmed and Adrenal Exhaustion is commonplace.  This decreases the performance of all physical systems and begins to impair the brain’s ability to regulate the body.

For the brain to work properly, it must receive a constant stream of neural input from the body.  Bodies immersed in pain and inactivity from fatigue cannot send this important neural information.  Functional neurology provides the model of the neocortex control of primitive brainstem function which has been instrumental in resolving these difficult cases.

For many Fibromyalgia patients this important control has been diminished to the point that the primitive areas of the brain are allowed to without controls.  This creates the litany of symptoms that compose the Fibromyalgia Syndrome.  (Note: You can find out more on www.brain-basedcare.com)

Fibromyalgia is a Pain Syndrome that often contains Physical (Trauma & Fatigue), Biochemical (Hormonal & Adrenals), and Neurological (Stress & Emotional) symptoms.

Because of this complexity, the diagnostic process must investigate all of these potential problem areas.

With the combination of Functional Neurology, Neurotransmitter Rebalancing, Blood Chemistry Analysis and Brain-based care techniques, even long-term Fibromyalgia is addressable.