The Most Common Signs Of Fibromyalgia

Sensitivity To Sounds, Lights, And Smells

Individuals affected by fibromyalgia can experience a symptom where they feel greater sensitivity to sounds, lights, and smells. This symptom is a part of a group of symptoms called central sensitivity syndromes. A fibromyalgia patient has an increased central sensitivity to pain-related stimuli inside and outside of their body, which is what causes them to have symptoms related to chronic pain. It is thought that this same mechanism can be applied to the nerves that control an individual's sensitivity to certain smells, sounds, and lighting conditions. Chemical changes in the brain of individuals affected by fibromyalgia have also been implicated as a mechanism of this sensory overload. Common sensitivities reported in fibromyalgia patients include loud or sudden noises, loud music, bright or flashing lights, potent tastes, and strong smells like those in nail salons, shampoos, natural oils, and perfume. These sensory overload symptoms greatly differ from one fibromyalgia patient to the next, as they are tailored to the brain and experiences of each patient.

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