Fibromyalgia Treatment in Manhasset, NY

Serving Nassau County & Queens

What Is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and heightened sensitivity to pain.

Unlike inflammatory arthritis, fibromyalgia does not cause joint damage. Instead, it is believed to involve abnormal pain processing within the nervous system.

Although it can be challenging to diagnose, proper evaluation and management can significantly improve quality of life.

Common Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

Symptoms often include:

• Widespread body pain lasting more than 3 months
• Fatigue
• Non-restorative sleep
• “Brain fog” or difficulty concentrating
• Headaches
• Irritable bowel symptoms
• Sensitivity to touch
• Anxiety or mood changes

Symptoms may fluctuate and can be worsened by stress, illness, or poor sleep.

How Is Fibromyalgia Diagnosed?

Fibromyalgia is a clinical diagnosis based on:

• History of widespread pain
• Duration of symptoms
• Associated fatigue and sleep disturbance
• Exclusion of inflammatory or autoimmune disease

Blood tests are often performed to rule out conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, thyroid disorders, or other inflammatory diseases.

An accurate diagnosis is important to avoid unnecessary testing and inappropriate treatments.

Treatment for Fibromyalgia

Treatment focuses on improving symptoms and overall function.

Management may include:

• Sleep optimization strategies
• Low-impact aerobic exercise
• Physical therapy
• Stress management techniques
• Certain medications that help regulate pain signaling
• Treatment of overlapping conditions

A multidisciplinary, individualized approach is often most effective.

When Should You See a Rheumatologist?

You should seek evaluation if you:

• Have chronic widespread pain without a clear diagnosis
• Have been told you “might have fibromyalgia” but are unsure
• Have fatigue and joint pain with negative autoimmune tests
• Want to rule out inflammatory arthritis or connective tissue disease

Proper evaluation provides clarity and direction.

Compassionate, Individualized Care

At Manhasset Rheumatology, we evaluate patients with chronic widespread pain to ensure that inflammatory or autoimmune diseases are not missed.

As a small, two-physician private practice, we provide one-on-one evaluation and clear guidance.

Patients throughout Nassau County and Queens trust our office for thoughtful, evidence-based rheumatologic care.

Schedule an Appointment

If you are experiencing symptoms of fibromyalgia or chronic widespread pain, contact our office in Manhasset to schedule an evaluation.

📞 516-365-1700
📧 manhassetrheum@gmail.com

We proudly serve patients in Nassau County and Queens.