Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a musculoskeletal illness (which causes chronic pain) and a chronic fatigue disorder. It can also change sleep patterns and cause the following: digestive disorders, chronic headaches, painful menstrual periods, temperature sensitivity, morning stiffness, numbness or tingling of extremities, and even cognitive memory problems. The name fibromyalgia comes from "fibro" in Latin meaning tissue, "my" in Greek meaning muscle, and "algia" (also Greek) meaning pain.(source
Essential Dietary Supplements for Fibromyalgia Physicians can only give palliative treatment for fibromyalgia. The primary goal of palliative care is to prevent secondary illnesses and alleviate patients’ suffering. What physicians offer are the so-called remedies even if they give prescription drugs. When a doctor prescribe analgesics, it does not mean this can ultimately cure the syndrome rather give temporarily relief to patients. Although there is no known cure for this condition despite the
Physiology 20 May 2014 Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a syndrome where a person has long-term, body pain and tenderness in their joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissue.This is a disorder that can also causes muscle pain and fatigue. Those with fibromyalgia have "tender points" in the body. Tender points are places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs. These points will start to hurt when pressure is applied to them.No one knows the exact causes of fibromyalgia , and anyone can get
Fibromyalgia: Fact or Fiction Imagine waking up every morning stiff, all your muscles in your body soar, extremely tired and on the verge of exhaustion. The simple task of taking a shower and getting dressed makes you need to lay down for just a few minutes and rest. Your legs ache from a short walk up the stairs last night on your way to bed, as if you ran a marathon in your sleep, and your skin literally hurts to the touch of your clothes as they rub against you. Your blood pressure is up and you
The Social Construction of Fibromyalgia “With so many people in so much pain, how could fibromyalgia not be a disease?” (Groopman 3) This question regarding the “condition of persistent muscle pain throughout the body, pain that is often accompanied by severe fatigue, insomnia, diarrhea and abdominal bloating, bladder irritation, and headache,” now known as fibromyalgia raises some rather interesting yet complicated issues in today’s health care field such as: What criteria must be met in order
Fibromyalgia is a medical condition characterized by chronic widespread pain and a heightened pain response to pressure. Most people believe that Fibromyalgia is rare; however, it is estimated to impact more than 5 million citizens of the United States alone. It is dominantly found in women more than men with 80% of reported cases being those of women. It usually onsets in middle age even though it is a long-term disorder. Diagnosing a patient with Fibromyalgia may take time but it is very possible
Fibromyalgia and Panic Disorder Many studies have shown a link between fibromyalgia and generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder but the way they are linked is still not fully understood. While both are considered chronic conditions, both have no cure and neither of them are fully understood. Fibromyalgia is a common disorder which causes widespread chronic pain and fatigue. People who have this condition typically have pain and tenderness in all four quadrants of the body, along with eighteen
Fibromyalgia, also known as fibromyalgia syndrome and fibromyositis, is a chronic pain disorder that affects people physically, socially, and mentally. It can affect any area of the body and affects multiple areas. This disorder is most common in women, but it can also affect men and children of all ethnic groups. Most people are diagnosed between the ages of twenty and fifty. People who have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, or Spinal Arthritis have an increased risk of developing Fibromyalgia. This
a chronic disease. I couldn’t walk and I was in constant pain. Though I couldn’t see it at the time, my mother saw for me how lucky I was. She consistently pointed out that I was lucky that we could afford the doctors I needed. I was lucky that Fibromyalgia wasn’t deadly. And I was lucky that I had family and friends who were there for me. She saw for me the positive thi... ... middle of paper ... ...s Thanksgiving she donated money to Bethel Mission to provide a Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless
Fibromyaligia and Physical Therapy Fibromylagia is a chronic disorder that causes wide-spread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and tenderness in localized area. So far the disorder can't be cured, but can be managed through treatment. The client will need to be diagnosed by a medical doctor and unhappily may live with fibromayaigia for years if not for the rest of their life. However, clients should remember that they aren't alone,today over 5.6 million Americans suffer from this disorder No one is
estrogen during and post-menopause. The estrogen loss is a major factor in bone formation. Other factors include family members who have had the disease, smoking, and being on certain medications such as prednisone. There is no known treatment for fibromyalgia, but in realizing the susceptibility I have in developing osteoporosis because of it, I have started to take the steps necessary to avoid this from happening as much as ... ... middle of paper ... ...fined by this chronic condition. I do not
Introduction: Fibromyalgia is an extremely disabling condition associated with chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain and reduced pain thresholds (Wolfe et al., 2010)(Kelley et al., 2011). Observational studies have shown that over a 12 month period 25% of men and women surveyed over the age of 65 will consult a primary care physician for musculoskeletal pain (Jordan et al., 2010). Overall, between 46% and 80% of people over the age of 65 report experiencing pain on a daily basis and 15% of women
Facts Taxpayer Jason was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 3 years ago at which time he left his public accounting job due to the affects of stress on his symptoms. After becoming an accountant at a manufacturing job his symptoms subsided, until last year when the firm hired a high-strung and demanding accounts manager whom Jason discovered was double billing customers. The stress created from the situation exacerbated Jason’s fibromyalgia symptoms and his doctor insisted he take a leave of absence
1. A small group that is highly stigmatized, despite its size, is people with chronic or “invisible” illness. Fibromyalgia is an example of one of the types of diseases that plague people in this category. As someone with Fibromyalgia, I have heard many hurtful stereotypes aimed at people, like me, who suffer with an illness that others can’t outwardly see. While I live every day with a diagnosed disease, for many people, that isn’t evidence enough that what I have is very real. I’ve been told I’m
Fibromyalgia (FM) affects approximately 2-6 percent of the population. FM can affect anyone of any age, but it is more common in women over 50 years old. It’s a very complex disease and the cause is unknown. People who suffer from FM report symptoms which include pain, fatigue, and trouble sleeping and morning stiffness. These symptoms can interfere with a person’s daily life and can ultimately lead to physical disability which could possibly result in depression. The management of FM does not cure
to being thrown into a sea of ice where I had no time to react. Frozen in time, the doctor’s words drifting in mid-air, my mind would not accept these words so instead I was left watching them as if they were solid masses in front of my eyes. Fibromyalgia—a disease that doctors are still studying and many know little about. How could this happen? How did I get this disease? All these questions raced through my mind. When the doctor had no reply, the questions derailed from their thoughtful track
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, diet, and trigger recognition. I considered the influence of co-morbid condition management, such as HTN, DM, and obesity. I had not considered that the HA potentially be related to her fibromyalgia (FM). According
Fibromyalgia is a human disorder that often causes pain in the musculoskeletal section, fatigue and muscle stiffness. Pains can be felt in joints particularly in the knees, ankle and elbows. It is a serious disorder that can cause an individual to be ineffective in performing daily chores and activities. Depression on the other hand is characterized by intense dejection. It involves the feelings of sadness and worthlessness. In particular, this paper examines a case study of Beverly, a 42 year old
... middle of paper ... ... to fibromyalgia condition. Acupuncture generally stimulates the nervous system, causing the release of neurotransmitters. The neurotransmitters initiate biochemical reactions that influence the homeostatic mechanism of the body. Consequently, anxiety, pain, stiffness, fatigue and depression associated with fibromyalgia are improved (Fitzcharles, Ste-Marie and Pereira, 2013). Specifically, acupuncture relieves pain in fibromyalgia patients by increasing endorphins and
promote health and may indeed derive health benefits from the exercise and relaxation” (Britannica). Tai Chi is so effective that there was a US trial that reported Tai Chi to be effective against Fibromyalgia. In the article “Tai Chi may be as effective for Fibromyalgia as standard exercise” it states “Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition where pain is felt all over the body”. In the article