With a qualified doctor\u2019s recommendation, patients can obtain a medical marijuana card to purchase medical marijuana products from dispensaries across the state.<\/p>\n
To get started with the application, head on over to our Ohio page<\/a> and fill out TeleLeaf RX<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0form online.<\/p>\n Although there is no definitive surveillance report on fibromyalgia in Ohio, a 2015 report<\/a> stated that the condition was most prevalent among U.S. citizens living in the Midwest region, including Ohio.<\/p>\n The 2015 study highlighted the 2012 National Health Interview Survey where participants included 23.4% from the Midwestern population. Among these Midwestern participants, 36.9% had fibromyalgia, which was more than the combined participants from the Northeastern, Southern, and Western states.<\/p>\n Fibromyalgia is a recurring chronic illness causing widespread muscle and joint pain. This condition also causes sleep problems and fatigue, leading to emotional and mental distress.<\/p>\n Although there is no known cause, experts cite stress, poor sleeping habits, and genetics as common factors that incline people to develop the disease. Fibromyalgia patients can adopt lifestyle changes and undergo therapy for relief since there is no known cure for the condition<\/a>.<\/p>\n About 4 million U.S. adults (2% of the adult population) have fibromyalgia. However, the condition affects people of all ages.<\/p>\n Experts<\/a> believe that fibromyalgia causes pain by affecting how the brain and spinal cord processes pain signals. As the condition deteriorates the body\u2019s natural ability to perceive pain, the patient experiences widespread pain. The pain then leads to fatigue, sleep problems, memory issues, and mood disorders.<\/p>\n The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC<\/a>) states that women are twice more likely to have fibromyalgia than men. Although the condition is most common among middle-aged women<\/a>, fibromyalgia affects anyone.<\/p>\n Risk factors for developing fibromyalgia include having lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A family history of having fibromyalgia also increases a patient\u2019s chances of developing the condition.<\/p>\n The difference of fibromyalgia is based on the various pain associated with the condition.<\/p>\n Common fibromyalgia pain includes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n \u25cf Abdominal Pain<\/strong>: Fibromyalgia patients tend to experience digestive disorders, particularly irritable bowel syndrome. This pain includes constipation, pelvic pain, diarrhea, and nausea.<\/p>\n \u25cf Allodynia<\/strong>: Some fibromyalgia patients may experience pain on their skin at the mildest touches. This hypersensitivity turns slight pressure into intense pain.<\/p>\n \u25cf Joint Pain<\/strong>: Swelling and pain in the jaw exist in some fibromyalgia patients.<\/p>\n \u25cf Myofascial Pain<\/strong>: This persistent pain affects muscles and soft tissues, which fibromyalgia patients may describe as stiff throbbing all over their body.<\/p>\n \u25cf Neuropathic Pain<\/strong>: Fibromyalgia patients may describe their pain as neuropathic, such as burning, crawling, and tingling sensations.<\/p>\n Although experts do not know what exactly causes fibromyalgia, researchers agree that a change in a person\u2019s brain and spinal cord affects how fibromyalgia patients perceive pain.<\/p>\n Experts believe that the changes in the brain and spinal cord may be related to the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf Genetics<\/strong>: Fibromyalgia runs in families, making experts believe in genetic mutations predisposing certain people to the disease.<\/p>\n \u25cf Infections<\/strong>: Experts cite some illnesses that can trigger fibromyalgia, including viruses that cause influenza and hepatitis B and C.<\/p>\n \u25cf Trauma<\/strong>: Physical and emotional events such as car accidents and PTSD may trigger fibromyalgia.<\/p>\n Fibromyalgia leads to an overall lower quality of life<\/a>.<\/p>\n People living with the condition may develop complications including<\/strong>:<\/p>\n \u25cf Major Depression<\/strong>: Fibromyalgia patients are three times more prone to developing major depression than adults without the condition.<\/p>\n \u25cf Rheumatic Conditions<\/strong>: Adults with fibromyalgia may develop other arthritis forms, such as ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.<\/p>\n \u25cf Higher Death Rate<\/strong>: Fibromyalgia patients have higher death rates, specifically from suicide and injuries. However, fibromyalgia is generally non-fatal. The overall mortality rate among adults living with fibromyalgia matches the general population\u2019s death rate.<\/p>\n Experts recommend physical activity to help improve life quality while living with fibromyalgia.<\/p>\n Adults may consider walking, swimming, or biking as simple activities to keep the body active and reduce fibromyalgia\u2019s risk of worsening. Regular exercise also helps prevent the development of other chronic illnesses, including lupus and heart disease.<\/p>\n Experts commonly associate widespread chronic pain with fibromyalgia. Patients who develop the condition may begin feeling pain across their entire body.<\/p>\n Most patients may feel the widespread pain concentrated in their back or legs.<\/p>\n \u25cf Anxiety Uncommon fibromyalgia symptoms may include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n \u25cf Abdominal painFibromyalgia Status in Ohio<\/h2>\n
What Is Fibromyalgia?<\/h2>\n
Basic Information About Fibromyalgia<\/h2>\n
Types of Fibromyalgia<\/h2>\n
Causes of Fibromyalgia<\/h2>\n
Impact on Lifestyle of Fibromyalgia<\/h2>\n
Overview of Fibromyalgia Symptoms<\/h2>\n
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Other common symptoms associated with fibromyalgia include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n
\n\u25cf Depression
\n\u25cf Fatigue
\n\u25cf Headaches and migraines
\n\u25cf Impaired concentration
\n\u25cf Memory problems
\n\u25cf Sleep problems
\n\u25cf Trouble thinking<\/p>\n
\n\u25cf Bloating
\n\u25cf Constipation
\n\u25cf Irritable bowel syndrome
\n\u25cf Numbness in the hands and feet
\n\u25cf Pain in the face and jaw<\/p>\nTypes of Fibromyalgia Treatments<\/h2>\n