1. Does Fibromyalgia Get Better from Dr. Zhao TCM? Yes, in 3-6 weeks, Many people with fibromyalgia find that their symptoms and quality of life improve substantially as they GET Dr. Zhao TCM treatments and make lifestyle changes. While fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, it does need long terms help.

2. What Is Fibromyalgia?  Fibromyalgia is patients experience pain and stiffness in the muscles, but there are no measurable findings on X- rays or most lab tests.  Affects about 5 million North Americans.  The constant aches and fatigue can have a significant impact on daily life.

3. Fibromyalgia Symptoms Muscle pain throughout the body, typically accompanied by:  Fatigue  Sleep problems  Anxiety or depression  Specific tender points

4. Who's at Risk?  Women between the ages of 25 and 60 have the highest risk of developing fibromyalgia.  Women are 10 times more likely to have the condition than men.

5. Causes of Fibromyalgia  Hormonal or chemical imbalances disrupt the way nerves signal pain.  A traumatic event or chronic stress may increase a person's susceptibility.  Most TCMD agree that fibromyalgia results from imbalance of Yin-Yang, Qi and Blood.

6. Do you have fatigue?  Fatigue with the pain, a lingering feeling of exhaustion.  Feel tired first thing in the morning, even after hours spent in bed. The fatigue may be worse on some days than others.

7. Do you have sleep problems?  Fibromyalgia have sleep problems.  Trouble falling asleep or frequent awakenings during the night.  a shallow state of sleep and never experience restful, deep sleep.

8. Do you have depression  Nearly a third of people with fibromyalgia also have major depression.  Difficulty concentrating, hopelessness, and loss of interest in favorite activities.  Low libido.

9. Fibromyalgia Triggers  Identifying what makes your symptoms worse.  Cold or humid weather.  Too much or too little physical activity.  Stress.  Poor sleep.

10. Impact on Daily Life?  Constantly fighting pain and fatigue can make people irritable, anxious, and depressed.  Need doctors help for you to get back to the activities you enjoy.

11. Call Doctor for help?  Chronic pain and fatigue, sleep problems, or anxiety?  Lab test to measures the levels of proteins in the bloodstream and can help confirm fibromyalgia.

12. Managing Fibromyalgia Dr. Zhao TCM  The goal of fibromyalgia treatment is to minimize pain, sleep disturbances, and mood disorders.  Balance body’s Yin-Yang, Qi-Blood to improve immune, hormone and nerve system, ease muscle tension.  Acupuncture 1-2 times a week.

13. More than Ease Fibromyalgia  Through Dr. Zhao TCM therapy, your pain levels are down or gone most time.  Sound sleep.  Energetic.  Stress and anxiety free.  Strength of libido.