04/10/2007
Fibromyalgia And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment
ibromyalgia (FMS) is a disorder that causes widespread aches and pains all over the body. Fibromyalgia symptoms can also include stiffness, general fatigue (which can be very debilitating for some people) and sleep disturbances. The most common areas of the body that are affected include the neck, back, pelvic girdle and shoulders. These real or ‘pseudo’ symptoms can last for years. Prior to 1980, fibromyalgia was not a frequent diagnosis. More recently, fibromyalgia is one of the most common diagnoses made by rheumatologists today. It is the latest "buzz word" diagnosis.
According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, approximately 5-7% of the population has fibromyalgia. Out of these people, almost 80%- 90% are female. It is not truly known why women are affected more, but some people theorize it is because of the hormonal changes women go through. Even though most people are in their middle ages when diagnosed, it can affect anyone at anytime, even teenagers or children.
Because the condition can be so bothersome, it can negatively impact families, friends and employers, as well as society at large. We do not realize the magnitude this condition can have. People have lost jobs, relationships have been ruined and families have been split because of FMS.
The discouraging part is that no revolutionary fibromyalgia cure has been found yet. Ongoing research has shown some progress over the past few years but nothing that has been earth shattering.
Many fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue sufferers (which goes hand in hand with fibromyagia) say the same thing; "I don't care what I try, I just want something to help me." People have tried every infomercial product available from creams, to pills, to gadgets. Some products do help, but most do not.
There is no cure for 'true' fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue. As a result, you should be aware and cautious of the so-called "cures" out there that are advertised or promoted. This is only my opinion, but there is not a product, company or doctor who should ever say that they can 'cure' fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia symptoms however, can be better managed. First and foremost, you will need to make some lifestyle changes and adaptations if you are to manage your symptoms better. Most people are not willing to change, because most people do not like change. Change typically implies adjustment, discomfort and most of all, additional effort on the individual's part. Most people want a "quick" fix.
You must remember one important factor as with anything in life, you must to the best of your ability, remain positive and consistent in your actions. Often times, people will try something half-heartedly and then complain that it did not bring any results. Please do not fall into this category! Positive changes take time and consistent effort. Be patient and never give up because the only person that can really help you the most is you!
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A Guide To Fibromyalgia Symptoms And Alternative Treatment Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia Symptoms...
If you have ever known anyone who had fibromyalgia syndrome, you may have thought that it was “all in their head”. For many years people who suffered from fibromyalgia syndrome had to deal with a relative lack of understanding by the medical community
Finally in 1990, the American College of Rheumatology established guidelines for diagnosing fibromyalgia and it is now estimated that as many as 5 million Americans or 2% of the population are affected. But, even though diagnosing fibromyalgia may be easier, it is still very difficult to treat
Fibromyalgia symptoms that are used for diagnosing the syndrome include widespread pain on both sides of the body and above and below the hip, which has been present for at least three
While blood tests may be performed to rule out other diseases, the test typically used to make the diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome involves applying pressure to “tender point” sites throughout the body. If the patient feels pain in at least 11 of the 18 different tender-point sites and, as previously mentioned, the patient has a history of widespread pain, then the diagnosis of fibromyalgia is made
Although pain is the most common symptom and the one used for diagnosis, those who suffer from fibromyalgia often experience other problems as well
Other symptoms that may be present in fibromyalgia syndrome include depression, anxiety, dizziness, numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, difficulty concentrating, mood changes, chest pain, irritable bladder, dry skin, eyes and mouth. It is the combination of symptoms that may be present in fibromyalgia syndrome that make treatment so difficult
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Fibromyalgia Pain Management
Chronic, widespread pain can often be the hardest and most frustrating challenge of living with Fibromyalgia. Typically, people with Fibromyalgia complain of “hurting all over” and because there is no known cure for Fibromyalgia, there is no way to remove the pain. Managing the pain is the only option given to sufferers with this medical condition. Support groups offer help to be sure, but if you suffer from widespread pain, you are the only person that can decide what treatments and management techniques work best for you.
People with Fibromyalgia must learn how to describe their pain to therapists, their family physician, and their families.. Keeping a journal of all activities and medications along with any noted difference before or after the activity or change in medication is very helpful when trying to pin point what works and what doesn’t. It can also be a good thing to keep a journal for a period before any doctors visit so you can have a clear picture of what has been going on.
One of the most disabling effects of widespread pain is the ongoing daily existence of fatigue. Most people who deal with Fibromyalgia must accept the fact they will wake up every morning feeling tired. For people battling FMS, (Fibromyalgia Syndrome) everyday activities are often difficult. Preparing meals, walking to the mailbox, putting on make-up all seem overwhelming and drain what energy the person has available.
Managing Widespread Pain is very complicated because in order to do it effectively, people with FMS must plan everything ahead of time. Ordinary tasks must be prioritized, often even handed over to someone else who is willing to help. In corporations, often the phrase, “work smarter, not harder,” is used as a motto. In the lives of people dealing with FMS, this is something they must realize can vastly improve their quality of life, so they must plan ahead.
Relaxation exercises, heat therapy, self-hypnosis, stretching exercises, medications, and self evaluation with the ability to develop a personal pain analysis of a person’s own pain are often recommended in controlling and being in control of the pain. In developing a plan to manage pain, the person living with the pain should speak out about the medications and other things they need to make their lives more comfortable. Read up on the medications available, and ask for specific medications by name. With all medications you take be very sure you understand all the side-effects, some can actually be quite bad as well.
Flexibility and Creativity are two important elements in managing widespread pain and living a more productive, energetic, and happy life. If you believe in your ability to manage Fibromyalgia, you will live a more enjoyable life while having full enjoyable days at your own pace.
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04/07/2007
Fibromyalgia (FMS)
Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is unknown. Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and the soft tissues of the body.
Who gets Fibromyalgia?
According to statistics, it is commonly seen in women between the ages of 20 and 56. Men are also prone to Fibromyalgia, just not as much.
Symptoms:
Sleep abnormalities are seen as one of the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has been closely associated with FMS. Another sign of Fibromyalgia is an increased sensitivity to pain and touch, as well as hot and cold.
Some treatments/remedies for FMS are:
Massage Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy (Light therapeutic touch; is not Massage Therapy)
Neuromuscular Therapy (Therapeutic)
Relaxation Massage
Steam packs
Accupuncture
Massage therapy is known for being a very therapeutic and healing modality to help release some of the pain and stress of Fibromyalgia.
A thorough medical examination by a Board Certified Medical Physician, D.O., Chiropractor is essential with a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. Then, a prescription for therapy is advised - to be obtained from a licensed practitioner in massage.
Massage therapy relaxes the muscles and helps further the oxygen and blood flow to the areas of tightness, pain or sensitivity. Massage also helps encourage the endorphins to produce more energy and less tiredness, as well as a relaxed state of mind and body.
If you have seen your doctor and he or she has diagnosed you with Fibromyalgia, you could benefit significantly from the various types of massage and alternative treatments mentioned in this article. Check with your doctor to see which of the above options may be best for you.
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Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is a chronic syndrome (constellation of signs and symptoms) characterized by diffuse or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain, fatigue, and a wide range of other symptoms. It is not contagious, and recent studies suggest that people with fibromyalgia may be genetically predisposed[1]. It affects more females than males, with a ratio of 9:1 by ACR (American College of Rheumatology) criteria[2]. Fibromyalgia is seen in 3% to 6% of the general population, and is most commonly diagnosed in individuals between the ages of 20 and 50. Because the nature of fibromyalgia is not well understood, some physicians believe that it may be psychosomatic or psychogenic[3].
Although there is no universally accepted cure, some doctors have claimed to have successfully treated fibromyalgia when a psychological cause is accepted[4]. The disease itself is neither life-threatening nor progressive, though the degree of symptoms may vary greatly from day to day with periods of flares (severe worsening of symptoms) or remission.
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Fibromyalgia History
Fibromyalgia has been studied since the early 1800s and referred to by a variety of former names, including muscular rheumatism and fibrositis[5]. The term fibromyalgia was coined in 1976 to more accurately describe the symptoms, from the Latin word fibra, meaning fiber, and the Greek words myo,meaning muscle, and algos, meaning pain.
Fibromyalgia was first recognized by the American Medical Association as a "true" illness and the cause of disability in 1987. In an article the same year, in the Journal of the American Medical Association, a physician named Dr. Don Goldenberg called the syndrome Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
The defining symptoms of fibromyalgia are chronic, widespread pain and tenderness to light touch. Those affected may also experience heightened sensitivity of the skin (also called allodynia), tingling of the skin (often needle-like), achiness in the muscle tissues, prolonged muscle spasms, weakness in the limbs, and nerve pain. Chronic sleep disturbances are also characteristic of fibromyalgia, and some studies suggest that these sleep disturbances are the result of a sleep disorder called alpha-delta sleep , a condition in which deep sleep (associated with delta EEG waves) is frequently interrupted by bursts of brain activity similar to wakefulness (i.e. alpha waves). Deeper stages of sleep (stages 3 &4) are often dramatically reduced.
In addition, many patients experience cognitive dysfunction (known as "brain fog" or "fibrofog"), which may be characterized by impaired concentration and short-term memory consolidation, impaired speed of performance, inability to multi-task, and cognitive overload [6]. Many experts suspect that "brain fog" is directly related to the sleep disturbances experienced by sufferers of fibromyalgia. However, the relationship has not been strictly established.
Other symptoms often attributed to fibromyalgia (possibly due to another comorbid disorder) may include Myofascial pain syndrome, chronic paresthesia, physical fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, genitourinary symptoms (such as those associated with the chronic bladder condition interstitial cystitis), dermatological disorders, headaches, myoclonic twitches, and symptomatic hypoglycemia. Although it is common in people with fibromyalgia for pain to be widespread, it may also be localized in areas such as the shoulders, neck, back, hips, or other areas. Many sufferers also experience varying degrees of temporomandibular joint disorder. Not all patients have all symptoms.
Fibromyalgia can start as a result of some trauma (such as a traffic accident), major surgery (often hysterectomy[citation needed]), or disease. Some evidence shows that Lyme Disease is a common trigger of fibromyalgia symptoms.[7] However, there is currently no known strong correlation between any specific type of trigger and the subsequent initiation of symptoms. Symptoms can have a slow onset, and many patients have mild symptoms beginning in childhood, that are often misdiagnosed as growing pains. Symptoms are often aggravated by unrelated illness or changes in the weather. They can become more tolerable or less tolerable throughout daily or yearly cycles; however, many people with fibromyalgia find that, at least some of the time, the condition prevents them from performing normal activities such as driving a car or walking up stairs. The syndrome does not cause inflammation as is present in rheumatoid arthritis, although some anti-inflammatory treatments, such as Ibuprofen and Iontophoresis, may temporarily reduce pain symptoms in some patients.
Variability of Fibromyalgia Symptoms
The following factors have been proposed to exacerbate symptoms of pain in patients:
* Increased psychosocial stress
* Physical exertion
* Cold weather, especially when damp
* Changes in barometric pressure
* Lack of deep (stage 4) sleep
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
Strictly speaking, there are no "diagnostic criteria" for the disorder. Rather, there exist a widely accepted set of classification criteria for research purposes which were elaborated in 1990 by the Multicenter Criteria Committee of the the American College of Rheumatology. These criteria, which are known informally as "the ACR 1990" define fibromyalgia according to the presence of the following criteria:
* A history of widespread pain lasting more than three months — affecting all four quadrants of the body, i.e., both sides, and above and below the waist.
* Tender points — there are 18 designated possible tender points (although a person with the syndrome may feel pain in other areas as well). During diagnosis, four kilograms-force (40 newtons) of force[6] is exerted at each of the 18 points; the patient must feel pain at 11 or more of these points for fibromyalgia to be considered. Four kilograms of force is about the amount of pressure required to turn fingernails white or to feel pain sensations on the forehead. This technique was developed by the American College of Rheumatology as a means of classifying an individual as having fibromyalgia for both clinical and research purposes. While these criteria for classification of patients were originally established as inclusion criteria for research purposes and were not intended for clinical diagnosis, they have become the de facto diagnostic criteria in the clinical setting. It should be noted that the number of tender points that may be active at any one time may vary with time and circumstance.
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