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.
What Is Fibromyalgia?
 Fibromyalgia is patients
experience pain and
stiffness in the muscles,
but there are no
measurable findings on Xrays or most lab tests.
 Affects about 5 million
North Americans.
 The constant aches and
fatigue can have a
significant impact on daily
life.
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Muscle pain throughout the
body, typically
accompanied by:
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Fatigue
Sleep problems
Anxiety or depression
Specific tender points
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fibromyalgia Triggers
 Identifying what makes
your symptoms worse.
 Cold or humid weather.
 Too much or too little
physical activity.
 Stress.
 Poor sleep.
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.
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.
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.
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.