Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Synopsis of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, tender points, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties often described as “fibro fog.” It affects an estimated 2–4% of the population, with women being diagnosed far more often than men.
The exact cause of fibromyalgia remains unclear, but it is considered a central nervous system disorder involving abnormal pain processing, increased pain sensitivity, and neurochemical imbalances—particularly of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. It often develops after physical trauma, infection, psychological stress, or another illness. Genetics and environmental factors also play a role.
Common symptoms include:
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Chronic, widespread body pain
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Fatigue and non-restorative sleep
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Memory issues and mental fog
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Headaches
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
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Depression or anxiety
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Sensitivity to noise, lights, or temperature
Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning other conditions (such as hypothyroidism, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis) must be ruled out first. There is no cure, but symptom management through lifestyle changes, therapy, and targeted supplementation can dramatically improve quality of life.
When to see a doctor:
Consult a healthcare provider if you experience persistent, unexplained body pain, cognitive impairment, or fatigue that interferes with daily life and has lasted more than 3 months.
Natural remedies for Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Establish a Sleep Routine: Prioritize deep, consistent sleep to improve fatigue and pain sensitivity.
Gentle Exercise: Activities like walking, stretching, yoga, or water aerobics reduce stiffness and enhance mood.
Mind-Body Practices: Meditation, tai chi, and breathing techniques lower stress and pain perception.
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Avoid processed foods, sugar, and gluten; increase intake of vegetables, healthy fats, and antioxidants.
Heat Therapy: Warm baths, heating pads, or sauna use ease muscle tension and pain.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Fibromyalgia Syndrome
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
acetyl l-carnitine
alpha d-ribofuranose
amino acids
ashwagandha
beta caryophyllene
bio ecolian (proprietary)
branched-chain amino acids
cannabis sativa oil
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
creatine monohydrate
turmeric
curcumin
endo-peptidase
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid)
ginseng
gotu kola
hemp oil
l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt (5-MTHF)
l-glutamine
l-glycine
luteolin
magnesium
malic acid
marine lipid
melatonin
methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
omega-3 fatty acids
phenolic acids
phospholipids
pregnenolone
protein
quercetin
reishi mushroom
rhodiola
SAMe (s-adenosyl-l-methionine disulfate p-toluensulfate)
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
triphala
ubiquinol
vitamin B
vitamin B12
vitamin B6
vitamin D
vitamin D3
zinc
commiphora
peony
dodder
polyphenols
trace minerals
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
cayenne pepper
18-Hydroxyeicosahexaenoic Acid
3-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid
3-Ketosteroid
5-androstene-3alpha,17beta-diol
5-HTP (test)
5-HTP
5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine
6-Methoxybenzoazolinone
7b-hydroxy, 17b-dihydro DHEA
Ashwagandha
Acetyl L-Carnitine
Alpha-Humulene
Aga
Ardisia
Apigenin
Antirrhinin
Arsenic
Aconite
Ajuga
Agmatine
Agmatine sulfate
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Active Amines
Anthocyanin
Algae
Amino Acid (unspecified)
Axocopaque
anthocyanidins
Adrenals
Aresaema (unspecified)
Agmatine Silicate
Aromatic acid (unspecified)
Alpha Glucans
Algal protein
Amino Acid Blend/Complex
alkaloid
Alkylglycerols
Ant
Aster (unspecified)
Apocynin
Bovine Collagen
Brassica oleracea (unspecified)
Baikal Skullcap
Botanical Blend
Biopeptide
Beta-Glucans
Boswellia serrata
Boswellic Acid
Blue-Green Algae
Benfotiamine
Basidiomycota
Boswellia
Blend (Amino Acid/Protein)
Boron (various)
Boswellia
Blend (Fatty Acid or Fat/Oil Supplement)
Berries (unspecified)
Beta Hydroxybutyrate
Branched-Chain Amino Acids
Bruteridine
BCAA
Bovine (not specified)
Beta Glucans
Branched Chain Amino Acids
Boswellic acids
Boron picolinate
Curcuma wenyujin
Caryophyllene
Colostrum
Cordyceps
Cetyl Myristoleate
Capsaicin
Cannabinol
Creatine isoleucine
Complex
Citrus Bioflavonoids
Curcuminoid (unspecified)
Curcuminoids
Cetylated Fatty Acids
Creatine
Chinese peony
Curcuma
carotenoids
Coenzyme Q10
Cupric ascorbate
Curcumin
Cannabidiol
Carotene (unspecified)
Cytokines
Catkin
Curcumin
Calcium 2-aminoethylphosphate
Cannabidiolic acid
Duodenum
D-phenylalanine
DL-Phenyl-Alanine 4,2-Dimethylaminoethyl
DHEA
Diclofenac
D-Ribose
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
DMG (Dimethylglycine)
Deuterium Depleted Water
Earthworm
Enzyme (unspecified)
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Empresstree
European Mistletoe
Ester derivatives (unspecified)
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
Fat (unspecified)
Flavonoid
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Flavonoid glycosides
Fatty acids
Fatty Acid (unspecified)
fibroblast growth factors
Flavones (various)
Flavonoid (mixture)
Fungus (unspecified)
Fish Oil
Fish Oil
Frankincense
Flavonones
fibroblast growth factor
Genseng (not specified)
Ginseng, Oriental
Ghee
Glutamine
Glucan peptides
Glutamine alpha-ketogutarate
Growth factors
GMS-ribose
Globulins
Glycoprotein isolate
Glycine
Glycoprotein (unspecified)
Gland (mixed)
Ginsenosides
Glycine-alanyl-l-histidine
Hedyotis diffusa
Hellebore (unspecified)
Hemp Agrimony
Herb Robert
Hypothalamus protein
Indian Madder
Indian Frankincense
Isoquinoline alkaloids
Ignatius Bean
Indian Kinotree
Inositol phosphate
Insulin-Like Growth Factor
Ketone Salts
Ketone
L-Acetyl n-Cysteine
L-Tryptophan
Lipids (unspecified)
Linalool
Lipids
mineral (unspecified)
Mineral ascorbate (unspecified)
Myrcene
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
Magnesium Creatine
Magnesium Malate
Magnesium ascorbate
Methylsulfonylmethane
Magnesium ascorbate
Melatonin
Morinda (unspecified)
Molluscs
Maitake Mushroom
Magnesium Alpha-Ketoglutarate
Magnesium Beta-Hydroxybutyrate
Melatonin
Methionine reductase
Marine colloids
Mushroom (various)
Malic Acid
Mushroom (unspecified)
Magnesium
Niacinamide ascorbate
Neoandrographolides
Nicotinamide
Niacin ascorbate
Oxygen
Oligopeptide (unspecified)
Oligosaccharide (unspecified)
Oligosaccharide
Omega Blend
Omega-3
Omega-3
pyridoxine-alpha-ketoglutarate (PAK)
Proprietary Blend (Fatty Acid or Fat/Oil supplement)
peptides (unspecified)
proline rich peptides
Progenin III
Polysaccharide
Proanthocyanidins (unspecified)
Polyphenols
Proanthocyanidins (unspecified)
Pentacyclic triterpenoids (unspecified)
Peptides (unspecified)
Proanthocyanidins
Peptide
Phthalides
Pituitary Gland
Pentacyclic Oxindole Alkaloids
Placental protein
Protein (unspecified)
Patrinia
Pituitary
Paracoccus denitrificans
Poly-thyronine
Pregnenolone
Pycnogenol
Placenta
Peony (unspecified)
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Phodymprhenia pertusa
Peptides
Quercetin
Quercetin
Reginin A
Reishi mushroom
Rosmarinic Acid
RNA & DNA
Ribose
Ribose
Sichuan Lovage
Salicylate (unspecified)
Sea vegetation (unspecified)
SAMe
Southern Tsangshu
Sea Buckthorn Oil
SAM-e
Stinging Nettle
Scordinin
SOD (Superoxide Dismutase, antioxidant activity)
Superoxide Dismutase
Sodium Ascorbate
Stem Cells
Sterones (unspecified)
Suspension matrix
Terpene Lactone (unspecified)
Tripeptide
Thyroid
triglyceride
Transforming growth factor beta
Turmeric
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
tripeptide (unspecified)
Unsaturated Fat
Unsaturated fatty acid
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)
Vitamin E (unspecified)
Vitamin D (mixed)
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocomonoenol)
Vitamin E (tocopherol ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol succinate)
Vitamin B12 (Hydroxycobalamin)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl)
Vitamin E
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols
Vitamin E (tocopheryl succinate)
Vitex negundo
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin B9 (folic acid/folate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol acetate)
Vitamin E (beta and delta tocopherols)
Vitamin E (mixed alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols/tocopherols)
Vitamin D
Vitamin D3
Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5-phosphate)
Vitamin E (not specified)
Vitamin B6 (unspecified)
Vitamin D (unspecified)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (gamma unspecified)
Velvet
Vitamin B6 (various)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (delta-tocopherol)
Withanolide
Zinc magnesium aspartate
