Morning Puffiness
Some fibromyalgia patients complain of puffiness in the hands or feet when waking up in the morning. Sometimes, the puffiness is felt around the eye area. Again, it is not clear why this is happening. However, the puffiness is thought to be due to excess fluid and not inflammation.
The puffiness will not cause any serious problem, however, it can sometimes bring pain and discomfort. Sometimes, this can trigger extreme pain especially if pressure is accidentally applied to the affected area. Also, putting makeup on puffy eyes can be really difficult.
There are those who said that eating certain foods like cucumber may help to relieve the fluid retention that is causing the puffiness. Others also rely on massage therapy for relief. There are also certain medications that can cause morning puffiness, so be careful of any possible side effects. Always talk to your doctor before starting any form of treatment.
In Conclusion
Although the symptoms above can make one feel exhausted in the morning, they are not the worst symptoms that a fibromyalgia patient suffers from. Furthermore, these symptoms are called morning symptoms since they will only occur in the morning and will disappear as the day goes on.
