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Fibromyalgia & Hijama

Sadia, in her 30s was presented with dull aching pain in different parts of her body – the early symptoms of fibromyalgia. She also complains of fatigue, irregular sleeping patterns and not being able to concentrate in her studies or work.

She was going through internet checking for her issues. She was on medication for the same advised by her general practitioner. But she was looking to go for alternate medicine and therapies to go along side for better relief of her symptoms. Hijama was the best option she could think of. The reason being minimum side effects and maximum effectiveness.

An Overview of Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic or longstanding condition of pain and fatigue all over the body. The pain can suddenly come and go, when the pain comes people feel their energy is all drained away.

What Causes Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia can be caused after some sort of trauma that triggers the condition, such as a fall or car accident, a viral infection, childbirth, an operation or an emotional event. Sometimes the condition begins without any obvious reason or trigger.

The actual cause of fibromyalgia has not yet been found. Over the past several years, however, research has produced some insights into this puzzling condition. For instance, it has been known that most people with fibromyalgia are deprived of deep restorative sleep.

Hijama is one of the most effective way to manage Fibromyalgia. Cupping eases the symptoms, reduces the pain and drains out the ‘bad blood’ around the tender points in the body.

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Mandatory blood tests were done to rule out Rheumatoid arthritis, or allergies or hypothyroidism. A lady therapist evaluated Sadia’s tender points. There were multiple areas as well as widespread pain all through out.

A combination of fire cupping as well as wet cupping is being planned for her. As heat relieves pain and stiffness in fibromyalgia, hot cupping would be the ideal plan of treatment. After 2 months of intensive therapy, Sadia is almost pain free. She has a will and vigour to achieve wellness, so she followed our team’s instructions and is leading a pain free life.

She maintains a healthy diet, exercises and does stretching. She has also been able to sleep well.

Fibromyalgia is diagnosed as a potentially and significantly disabling condition in The United Kingdom. About 1.5-2 million people in the UK suffers from fibromyalgia causing hindering pain and symptoms to carry out an active daily living. Females of middle age are at a higher risk of fibromyalgia.

At HijamaLife we strive to make people’s life easier with a holistic approach. Hijama is specially performed on the days of Sunnah.

“Whoever revives a Sunnah from my Sunnah and the people practice it, s/he will have the same reward of those who practice it without their reward diminishing…” (Sunan Ibn Majah º209)

Blood Tests

While there is no lab test to confirm a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, your doctor may want to rule out other conditions that may have similar symptoms. Blood tests may include:

• Complete blood count
• Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
• Cyclic citrullinated peptide test (CCP)
• Rheumatoid factor
• Thyroid function tests