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Welcome to what we hope are the most useful
resources and articles on the Internet about Fibromyalgia and the chronic
pain it causes. The exact cause of Fibromyaligia is unknown, and
treatment options vary. Patients present with insomnia,
non-restorative sleep and generalized pain. Other common symptoms include:
irritability, nervousness, impaired memory and concentration; headaches,
dizziness, blurring of vision, eye irritation, sensations of heat and
flushing or actual sweating; unexplained anxieties; nasal congestion, post
nasal drip; abnormal tastes, ringing in the ears; restless leg syndrome; gas
and bloating,; symptoms of bladder or vaginal infection; TMJ. Trigger points
are seen in most patients. Patients complain of pain and dysfunction
specific to the affected muscle: neck, back and hips.
Our advice is that educating yourself about
your health and any medical conditions you might have is essential to your
treatment. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice
regarding Fybromyalgia, but rather a key component of your relationship with
your Doctor.
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Fibromyalgia
Network
Keeping patients current on treatment options, coping tips, and research to
make living with fibromyalgia easier. Learn what causes your symptoms
and get your life back on track — join the Fibromyalgia Network Family.
National
Fibromyalgia Association
Educating and empowering people with Fibromyalgia through community, research,
and advocacy.
Fibromyalgia
Research Blog
The newest issue of the medical journal Neuroimmunomodulation
[2008 Feb 1;14(5):272-280] includes the results of a
study conducted by Department of Anesthesiology of Ludwig Maximilians
University, Munich, Germany. The study address immunological changes in
chronic pain patients, specifically complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and
fibromyalgia (FMS), both of which the researchers describe as "chronic
pain syndromes occurring in highly stressed individuals... "
NIH
- US Dept of Health & Human Services, summary of research 2004
"Recent studies with small numbers of participants suggest that
fibromyalgia runs in families. Previous studies also suggest that people with
fibromyalgia are more likely to have relatives with major mood disorders (such
as major depression and bipolar disorder) than other people with chronic pain
conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis..."
What
is Fibromyalgia (Fibrositis)?
While fibromyalgia is one of the most common diseases affecting the muscles,
its cause is currently unknown...
MedicineNet.com article
ProHealth
Fibromyalgia Support
With over 2,500 articles and abstracts relating to Fibromyalgia, ProHealth
hosts the world's largest Fibromyalgia site. "Americans with
fibromyalgia see an average of four doctors before they receive a diagnosis.
While fibromyalgia isn't the only condition difficult to diagnose – the same
kinds of stories apply to those with autoimmune forms of arthritis, chronic
fatigue..."
Drug
Approved. Is Disease Real? - New York Times
The first drug to treat fibromyalgia has been approved, but some dispute the
very existence of the condition. "Advocacy groups and doctors who
treat fibromyalgia estimate that 2 to 4 percent of adult Americans, as many as
10 million people, suffer from the disorder."
The
American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association (AFSA)
is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research
that accelerates the pace of medical discoveries to improve the quality of
life for patients with fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia
Symptoms
Although there is not one singular test that can conclusively determine
whether you have fibromyalgia, there are certain procedures that can be
performed to rule out other similar disorders. This site has sections on
self-care, chelation therapy, insomnia, stretching and exercise, nutrition,
and more...
University
of Florida Center for Musculoskeletal Pain Research
The center is dedicated to the study of mechanisms responsible for
musculoskeletal pain; but is also focused on patient care. Several faculty
members evaluate and treat patients with Musculoskeletal Pain related to:
Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Fibromyalgia Online Support Groups & Message Boards
http://forums.wrongdiagnosis.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1084
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/fibromyalgiaandmyofacial/
Fibromyalgia
Meetups Near You...
Meet with local people who suffer from Fibromyalgia to discuss, share, laugh,
and conquer the misconceptions regarding this disabling condition.
Fibromyalgia
Message Board
"My doctor has been working with me for years, and we've gotten to the
point where I'm taking Lamictal and Norco for pain. This is the best
combination I've tried, and I've had very few side effects. But I was just
reading some Fibromyalgia info sites, and they are all saying that opoid drugs
should not be used..."
Fibromyalgia
treatments... message board... fibromyalgia users group
Portsmouth,Va.
Fibromyalgia/CFIDS Support Group
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08/18/08
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