FIBROMYALGIA
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August 3, 2014 - 4:54 am
A lifetime of pain - now at least with some explanation there is empowerment that knowledge and understanding can bring a sufferer.
"Let’s travel forward this day and implement some diet changes, health remedies and exercises that can be used to fight an unseen enemy, and help you become a healthier, happier person.”
Fibromyalgia
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, diffuse tenderness, and a number of other symptoms. The word “fibromyalgia” comes from the Latin term for fibrous tissue (fibro) and the Greek ones for muscle (myo) and pain (algia). Although fibromyalgia is often considered an arthritis-related condition, it is not truly a form of arthritis (a disease of the joints). Although like arthritis, fibromyalgia can cause significant pain and fatigue, and it can interfere with a person’s ability to carry on daily activities, it does not cause damage to the joints.
In addition to pain and fatigue, people who have fibromyalgia may experience a variety of other symptoms including:
• cognitive problems
• sleep disturbances
• morning stiffness
• headaches
• irritable bowel syndrome
• numbness or tingling of the extremities
• pain in the calf muscles
• temperature sensitivity
• Sensitivity to loud noises or bright lights.
What causes Fibromyalgia?
The basic problem in Fibromyalgia is increased sensitivity or reduced tolerance to pain. The causes of fibromyalgia are unknown, but there are probably a number of factors involved. Many people associate the development of fibromyalgia with a physically or emotionally stressful or traumatic event, such as an automobile accident. Some connect it to repetitive injuries. Others link it to an illness. For others, fibromyalgia seems to occur spontaneously.
In addition to pain and fatigue, people who have fibromyalgia may experience a variety of other symptoms including:
• cognitive problems
• sleep disturbances
• morning stiffness
• headaches
• irritable bowel syndrome
• numbness or tingling of the extremities
• pain in the calf muscles
• temperature sensitivity
• Sensitivity to loud noises or bright lights
How Is Fibromyalgia Diagnosed?
Research shows that
people with fibromyalgia typically see many doctors before receiving the diagnosis.
One reason for this may be that pain and fatigue, the main symptoms of fibromyalgia, overlap with those of many other conditions. Therefore, doctors often have to rule out other potential causes of these symptoms before making a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Another reason is that there are currently no diagnostic laboratory tests for fibromyalgia; standard laboratory tests fail to reveal a physiologic reason for pain. So diagnosis made basically by a detailed history and clinical examination by an expert based on American college of rheumatology criteria.
How is Firbromyalgia Treated?
Fibromyalgia treatment often requires a team approach, a rheumatologist, a physical therapist, possibly other health professionals, and most importantly, yourself, all playing an active role. It can be hard to assemble this team, and you may struggle to find the right doctors to treat you. When you do, however, the combined expertise of these various professionals can help you improve your quality of life.
Exercise and yoga may help to relieve pain and improve the quality of life in these patients. There are different medicines which are used to treat this disease. Medicines such as Tramadol are used to decrease the pain. Medicines like duloxetine , milnacipran , and pregabalin modify the nerve signals and decrease pain in these patients. Understanding the disease by the patient and family as well as close cooperation is absolutely essential in the treatment of this condition.
"Let’s travel forward this day and implement some diet changes, health remedies and exercises that can be used to fight an unseen enemy, and help you become a healthier, happier person.”
Fibromyalgia
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, diffuse tenderness, and a number of other symptoms. The word “fibromyalgia” comes from the Latin term for fibrous tissue (fibro) and the Greek ones for muscle (myo) and pain (algia). Although fibromyalgia is often considered an arthritis-related condition, it is not truly a form of arthritis (a disease of the joints). Although like arthritis, fibromyalgia can cause significant pain and fatigue, and it can interfere with a person’s ability to carry on daily activities, it does not cause damage to the joints.
In addition to pain and fatigue, people who have fibromyalgia may experience a variety of other symptoms including:
• cognitive problems
• sleep disturbances
• morning stiffness
• headaches
• irritable bowel syndrome
• numbness or tingling of the extremities
• pain in the calf muscles
• temperature sensitivity
• Sensitivity to loud noises or bright lights.
What causes Fibromyalgia?
The basic problem in Fibromyalgia is increased sensitivity or reduced tolerance to pain. The causes of fibromyalgia are unknown, but there are probably a number of factors involved. Many people associate the development of fibromyalgia with a physically or emotionally stressful or traumatic event, such as an automobile accident. Some connect it to repetitive injuries. Others link it to an illness. For others, fibromyalgia seems to occur spontaneously.
In addition to pain and fatigue, people who have fibromyalgia may experience a variety of other symptoms including:
• cognitive problems
• sleep disturbances
• morning stiffness
• headaches
• irritable bowel syndrome
• numbness or tingling of the extremities
• pain in the calf muscles
• temperature sensitivity
• Sensitivity to loud noises or bright lights
How Is Fibromyalgia Diagnosed?
Research shows that
people with fibromyalgia typically see many doctors before receiving the diagnosis.
One reason for this may be that pain and fatigue, the main symptoms of fibromyalgia, overlap with those of many other conditions. Therefore, doctors often have to rule out other potential causes of these symptoms before making a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Another reason is that there are currently no diagnostic laboratory tests for fibromyalgia; standard laboratory tests fail to reveal a physiologic reason for pain. So diagnosis made basically by a detailed history and clinical examination by an expert based on American college of rheumatology criteria.
How is Firbromyalgia Treated?
Fibromyalgia treatment often requires a team approach, a rheumatologist, a physical therapist, possibly other health professionals, and most importantly, yourself, all playing an active role. It can be hard to assemble this team, and you may struggle to find the right doctors to treat you. When you do, however, the combined expertise of these various professionals can help you improve your quality of life.
Exercise and yoga may help to relieve pain and improve the quality of life in these patients. There are different medicines which are used to treat this disease. Medicines such as Tramadol are used to decrease the pain. Medicines like duloxetine , milnacipran , and pregabalin modify the nerve signals and decrease pain in these patients. Understanding the disease by the patient and family as well as close cooperation is absolutely essential in the treatment of this condition.
Medications for July 4, 2014 to August 3, 2014
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Alexander - Australia
A lifetime of pain - now at least with some explanation there is empowerment that knowledge and understanding can bring a sufferer.
"Let’s travel forward this day and implement some diet changes, health remedies and exercises that can be used to fight an unseen enemy, and help you become a healthier, happier person.”
Fibromyalgia
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, diffuse tenderness, and a number of other symptoms. The word “fibromyalgia” comes from the Latin term for fibrous tissue (fibro) and the Greek ones for muscle (myo) and pain (algia). Although fibromyalgia is often considered an arthritis-related condition, it is not truly a form of arthritis (a disease of the joints). Although like arthritis, fibromyalgia can cause significant pain and fatigue, and it can interfere with a person’s ability to carry on daily activities, it does not cause damage to the joints.
In addition to pain and fatigue, people who have fibromyalgia may experience a variety of other symptoms including:
• cognitive problems
• sleep disturbances
• morning stiffness
• headaches
• irritable bowel syndrome
• numbness or tingling of the extremities
• pain in the calf muscles
• temperature sensitivity
• Sensitivity to loud noises or bright lights.
What causes Fibromyalgia?
The basic problem in Fibromyalgia is increased sensitivity or reduced tolerance to pain. The causes of fibromyalgia are unknown, but there are probably a number of factors involved. Many people associate the development of fibromyalgia with a physically or emotionally stressful or traumatic event, such as an automobile accident. Some connect it to repetitive injuries. Others link it to an illness. For others, fibromyalgia seems to occur spontaneously.
In addition to pain and fatigue, people who have fibromyalgia may experience a variety of other symptoms including:
• cognitive problems
• sleep disturbances
• morning stiffness
• headaches
• irritable bowel syndrome
• numbness or tingling of the extremities
• pain in the calf muscles
• temperature sensitivity
• Sensitivity to loud noises or bright lights
How Is Fibromyalgia Diagnosed?
Research shows that
people with fibromyalgia typically see many doctors before receiving the diagnosis.
One reason for this may be that pain and fatigue, the main symptoms of fibromyalgia, overlap with those of many other conditions. Therefore, doctors often have to rule out other potential causes of these symptoms before making a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Another reason is that there are currently no diagnostic laboratory tests for fibromyalgia; standard laboratory tests fail to reveal a physiologic reason for pain. So diagnosis made basically by a detailed history and clinical examination by an expert based on American college of rheumatology criteria.
How is Firbromyalgia Treated?
Fibromyalgia treatment often requires a team approach, a rheumatologist, a physical therapist, possibly other health professionals, and most importantly, yourself, all playing an active role. It can be hard to assemble this team, and you may struggle to find the right doctors to treat you. When you do, however, the combined expertise of these various professionals can help you improve your quality of life.
Exercise and yoga may help to relieve pain and improve the quality of life in these patients. There are different medicines which are used to treat this disease. Medicines such as Tramadol are used to decrease the pain. Medicines like duloxetine , milnacipran , and pregabalin modify the nerve signals and decrease pain in these patients. Understanding the disease by the patient and family as well as close cooperation is absolutely essential in the treatment of this condition.
"Let’s travel forward this day and implement some diet changes, health remedies and exercises that can be used to fight an unseen enemy, and help you become a healthier, happier person.”
Fibromyalgia
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, diffuse tenderness, and a number of other symptoms. The word “fibromyalgia” comes from the Latin term for fibrous tissue (fibro) and the Greek ones for muscle (myo) and pain (algia). Although fibromyalgia is often considered an arthritis-related condition, it is not truly a form of arthritis (a disease of the joints). Although like arthritis, fibromyalgia can cause significant pain and fatigue, and it can interfere with a person’s ability to carry on daily activities, it does not cause damage to the joints.
In addition to pain and fatigue, people who have fibromyalgia may experience a variety of other symptoms including:
• cognitive problems
• sleep disturbances
• morning stiffness
• headaches
• irritable bowel syndrome
• numbness or tingling of the extremities
• pain in the calf muscles
• temperature sensitivity
• Sensitivity to loud noises or bright lights.
What causes Fibromyalgia?
The basic problem in Fibromyalgia is increased sensitivity or reduced tolerance to pain. The causes of fibromyalgia are unknown, but there are probably a number of factors involved. Many people associate the development of fibromyalgia with a physically or emotionally stressful or traumatic event, such as an automobile accident. Some connect it to repetitive injuries. Others link it to an illness. For others, fibromyalgia seems to occur spontaneously.
In addition to pain and fatigue, people who have fibromyalgia may experience a variety of other symptoms including:
• cognitive problems
• sleep disturbances
• morning stiffness
• headaches
• irritable bowel syndrome
• numbness or tingling of the extremities
• pain in the calf muscles
• temperature sensitivity
• Sensitivity to loud noises or bright lights
How Is Fibromyalgia Diagnosed?
Research shows that
people with fibromyalgia typically see many doctors before receiving the diagnosis.
One reason for this may be that pain and fatigue, the main symptoms of fibromyalgia, overlap with those of many other conditions. Therefore, doctors often have to rule out other potential causes of these symptoms before making a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Another reason is that there are currently no diagnostic laboratory tests for fibromyalgia; standard laboratory tests fail to reveal a physiologic reason for pain. So diagnosis made basically by a detailed history and clinical examination by an expert based on American college of rheumatology criteria.
How is Firbromyalgia Treated?
Fibromyalgia treatment often requires a team approach, a rheumatologist, a physical therapist, possibly other health professionals, and most importantly, yourself, all playing an active role. It can be hard to assemble this team, and you may struggle to find the right doctors to treat you. When you do, however, the combined expertise of these various professionals can help you improve your quality of life.
Exercise and yoga may help to relieve pain and improve the quality of life in these patients. There are different medicines which are used to treat this disease. Medicines such as Tramadol are used to decrease the pain. Medicines like duloxetine , milnacipran , and pregabalin modify the nerve signals and decrease pain in these patients. Understanding the disease by the patient and family as well as close cooperation is absolutely essential in the treatment of this condition.
Medications for July 4, 2014 to August 3, 2014
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Alexander - Australia
August 3, 2014 - 8:32 pm
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Joined: 11-02-2011
Joined: 11-02-2011
That was very informative. I got it when I was a journeyman electrician and a transformer blew up on me. Along with chronic migraines, tinnitus, and lower back pain.
I'm allergic to all those meds too. I do walk and that helps some.
I hope you find relief!!
I'm allergic to all those meds too. I do walk and that helps some.
I hope you find relief!!
Elie
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105
That was very informative. I got it when I was a journeyman electrician and a transformer blew up on me. Along with chronic migraines, tinnitus, and lower back pain.
I'm allergic to all those meds too. I do walk and that helps some.
I hope you find relief!!
I'm allergic to all those meds too. I do walk and that helps some.
I hope you find relief!!
Elie
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105
Joined: 10-12-2008