Living with ongoing pain and fatigue can be overwhelming, especially when the casue is unclear and the symptoms are misunderstood. Fibromyalgia is one such condition: complex, often misdiagnosed and deeply disruptive to daily life. At Florida Senior Acupuncture, Crystal Stokes AP, brings clarity and compassion to the management of this challenging disorder through a natural, holistic lens.
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition marked by widespread pain that can appear anywhere in the body-above or below the waist, in the limbs, neck, or head. But the pain is only part of the story.
Fibromyalgia often coexists with a range of other symptoms, including:
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Headaches / Migraines
- Restless leg syndrome
- Interstitial cystitis / painful bladder syndrome
- Sleep disturbances
- Memory issues (“fibro fog”)
- Mood disorders like anxiety or depression
- Widespread pain
This complex web of symptoms can lead to years of misdiagnosis and emotional distress, leaving patients feeling frustrated, dismissed, and alone.
Who is Affected?
Fibromyalgia affects approximately four million Americans, or about 2% of the population. It is more common in women than in men and often runs in families. Despite its prevalence, fibromyalgia is still classified as an idiopathic condition, meaning its exact cause remains unknown. Unfortunately, this lack of clarity often leads others to assume the pain isn’t real. But research clearly shows that the pain experienced by fibromyalgia patients is very real and significantly different from that of those without the condition. Even minor injuries or light pressure can trigger intense, lingering pain due to heightened pain sensitivity.
What Triggers Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is often associated with autoimmune conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. Common triggers include: Surgery or physical trauma
Prolonged psychological stress Chronic illness or infection
These shared roots suggest that, while fibromyalgia may not be autoimmune itself, it behaves in similar ways and deserves the same level of attention and care.
A Holistic Approach to Managing Fibromyalgia
While there’s no universal cure, fibromyalgia can be managed-and relief is possible. At Florida Senior Acupuncture, Crystal Stokes, AP and her team offer a natural, comprehensive approach to symptom management. Their goal is to address not just the pain, but the underlying imbalances contributing to it.
Key areas of focus include:
- Improving sleep quality without reliance on medications
- Supporting mitochondrial function (the body’s energy centers) through targeted nutrients
- Hydration and cellular health
- Acupuncture and Eastern therapies to reduce pain and calm the nervous
- system
- Lifestyle and nutritional counseling for long-term management
This multi-layered, patient-centered strategy aims to reduce pain, elevate energy levels, and support emotional well-being-restoring a sense of normalcy to everyday life.
There is Hope
A fibromyalgia diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Crystal Stokes and the team at Florida Senior Acupuncture are here to support you with expert care and a deep understanding of the condition.
By combining ancient healing techniques with modern insight, they empower patients to reclaim their health and live with greater ease and vitality.
You Deserve to Feel Better. Let’s Take the Next Step-Together and Get You in As Soon As Possible!