In 2017, the last minute news of Lady Gaga in Brazil caused sadness and frustration among his fans. The green pain of fibromyalgia prevented her from performing rock in Rio, disappointing thousands of admirers who traveled from various corners of Brazil and the world to see her shine on stage.
“Brazil, I am devastated because I’m not quite well to go to Rock in Rio. I would do anything for you, but now I have to take care of my body. I ask for your kindness and understanding of you, and I promise that I come back and sing for you soon. Sorry and I love you so much,” Gaga wrote at that moment.
This time, the wait is over. The pop star is already on the Brazilian ground, hosted in the iconic Palazzo di Copacabana, in front of the stage that promises to collect about 1.6 million people next Saturday (3). The presence of the singer in Rio de Janeiro rekindles the expectation for a memorable show, marked by the overcoming of the challenges imposed by fibromyalgia.
What is fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) is a chronic disease that occurs through general pain in the body, especially in the muscles. In addition to chronic pain, FM includes a series of other debilitating symptoms, such as intense fatigue, non -reviewed sleep (tiredness during awakening), memory difficulties and concentration, anxiety, depression and changes in intestinal functioning.
According to Brazilian society of rheumatology, a surprising feature of patients with fibromyalgia is hypersensitivity and muscle pressure, during the medical examination or in daily interactions. The syndrome mainly affects women, with a percentage of seven to nine women for every diagnosed man. The reasons for this gender disparity are still study objects.
Diagnosis of fibromyalgia
The diagnosis of fibromyalgia is essentially clinical, based on the exclusion of other medical conditions and the evaluation of the symptoms presented by the patient. Complementary exams, such as complete bloodsses, dosage of vitamin D and antibodies for celiac disease, can be asked to discard other causes for symptoms.
The diagnostic criteria of fibromyalgia include:
- Persistent pain for more than three months in various areas of the body.
- Presence of specific painful points in the muscles (at least 11 of the 18 predefined points should be sensitive to pressure).
Therapeutic approaches
The treatment of fibromyalgia provides two main threads: drug and supplementary.
Pharmacological therapy mainly aims to relief from the pain of the patient and the improvement of their quality of life, also acting on associated problems such as sleep disorders and stress control. For this, drugs such as antidepressants, painkillers and anti -unconvulsive ones can be used, with positive results in the management of symptoms.
Supplementary therapies complete drug treatment, using strategies that also contribute to the reduction of pain and stress. Examples include physical therapy, which helps improve mobility and reduce pain; Employment therapy, which tries to adapt daily activities to the limits of the patient; And psychotherapy, which aims to strengthen the patient’s relationship with himself and reduce the intensity of emotional crises.
Source: Terra
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