Early Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia Everyone Should Be Aware Of

Restless Legs Syndrome

Individuals who have this disease are also more likely to develop restless legs syndrome. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs and creates an urge to move the legs, hence restless. RLS has been described as causing a burning, creeping, crawling, or tugging sensation in the legs, and can range from minor to painful. A study published in the Journal of Clinical SleepMedicine discovered that thirty-three percent of patients with fibromyalgia also had restless legs syndrome, compared to the three percent of patients who did not have fibromyalgia. The results of the study are significant because sleep disruption caused by restless legs syndrome can exacerbate symptoms of fibromyalgia and affect the patient’s quality of sleep.

Memory Loss

During the early stages of the disease, fibromyalgia patients may report experiencing problems with concentration and memory loss. These symptoms usually occur alongside general symptoms, including chronic headaches, sensitivity to noise and light, joint problems, restless leg syndrome, pelvic pain, and depression. Some other cognitive symptoms may include difficulty learning new information and switching between tasks. Certain lifestyle changes can help fibromyalgia patients improve their cognitive functioning, including sleeping better, getting a moderate amount of exercise, making any necessary modifications to medications in consultation with a doctor, not trying to multitask, practicing meditation, working on puzzles, and learning memory tricks (for example, writing lists and repeating mnemonics).