Simple things to read of fibro'

[TishArby]

Here's a simple test you can do yourself..

with your thumb and four fingers reach across your chest and firmly squeeze the shoulder muscle at the base of the neck and squeeze modestly but until it hurts... and then squeeze a bit more and maintain that pressure...

Now consider that sensation not just in the shouldr but the whole body, living like that day to day year to year...

If you are able to do that then you have the understanding of the quality of life a indivisual who must endure the symptoms of FIBRO-MY-AL-GIA

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Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is often called the "invisible disease," because outwardly, we may look perfectly healthy. Inside though, we may have intense pain throughout our bodies, we may be constantly fatigued and weak, we may be dizzy, confused, lacking sleep, suffering digestive disorders, and generally living a poor quality of life. There is no known cure for Fibromyalgia, but there are ways to treat the symptoms, to improve that quality of life.

 FMS is a type of neurotransmitter disorder, in which the pain-signals that our brains receive are intensified,
and our muscles do not get the healing nutrients they need. The current diagnosis is usually made by a Rheumatologist who will find 11, or more, "tender points" on your body.

The standard tender points are located in the muscle or other soft tissue on the left and right sides and the front and back of the body. Those who have Fibromyalgia may have unusual tenderness at any of several other points on the body as well.

this show's a picture of the tender points

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PLEASE DO-NOT SELF DIAGNOS YOURSELF:

although most of everyday aches and pains can seem similar to FMS, fms sufferer's have more problems that consist of the following. simple symptoms,

the pain threshold that we have to help against pain doesnt work due to lack of oxygen and something called a substance P

.Myofascial Pain
.Chronic Fatigue
.IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome
.Depression
.Lupus
.Multiple Sclerosis
.Fatigue
.Epstein Barr
.Thyroid Disease
.Sjogren's Syndrome
.Hair Loss
.Anxiety / Panic Attacks
.TMJ Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
.Migraine Headaches
.Esophogeal Dysmotility or Reflux
.Raynaud's Numbness and Tingling
.Restless Leg Syndrome
.Muscle spasms and Severe Muscle Weakness
.Sleep Disturbance / Non Restorative Sleep
.Muscle Intolerance To Cold
.Body Temperature Fluctuations
.Disequilbrium - Impaired Co-ordination
."Fibrofog" Cognitive function problems
.Neurogenic Inflammation Like Rashes And Hives
.Sensitivity Amplification
.Allergies and/or Environmental Sensitivities

[TishArby]

Please DON'T SELF DIAGNOSE! Use this list to help journal your symptoms and any progression you feel you are experiencing and CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR. If your doctor isn't willing to even consider looking into your problems, then "shop around." But be sure to have appropriate medical consultation on your health.

Also note that FMS sufferers do not ALL suffer ALL symptoms

    PHYSIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS:
__ recurrent flu-like illness
__ recurrent sore throats, red and injected
__ painful lymph nodes under the arms and neck
__ muscle and joint aches with tender and trigger points - up to 18 of them
__ night sweats and fever
__ severe nasal and other allergies
__ irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
__ weight change - usually gain
__ heart palpitations
__ mitral valve prolapse
__ severe PMS
__ yeast infections
__ rashes and itching
__ uncomfortable or frequent urination
__ interstitial bladder cystitis
__ chest pains (non-cardiac)
__ temporomandibular joint dysfunction (in the jaw)
__ hair loss
__ carpal tunnel syndrome
__ cold hands and feet
__ dry eyes and mouth
__ severe and debilitating fatigue
__ widespread pain
__ other chronic illness(es) usually present (like diabetes, hypoglycemia, asthma, lupus, ms, etc.)
__ numbness in the limbs, not painful like pins & needles
__ painful swelling in the hands, legs, feet, neck
__ GERDs (gastro-esophageal reflux disorder)
__ “growing pains” start in childhood and teens, continue into adulthood
__ widespread body pain during/after physical exertion

COGNITIVE FUNCTION PROBLEMS:
__ attention deficit disorder
__ spatial disorientation
__ calculation difficulties
__ memory disturbance
__ communication difficulties (problems speaking, confusing words)

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS:
__ depression
__ anxiety and panic attacks
__ personality changes, usually for the worse
__ emotional lability (mood swings)

OTHER NERVOUS SYSTEM PROBLEMS:
__ sleep disturbances
__ headaches
__ changes in visual acuity
__ numb or tingling feelings
__ burning sensations
__ light headedness
__ feeling 'spaced out'
__ desequilibrium
__ frequent unusual nightmares and disturbing dreams
__ tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
__ difficulty in moving your tongue to speak
__ severe muscle weakness
__ susceptibility to muscle, tendon, ligament injury
__ intolerance to bright lights
__ intolerance to alcohol
__ intolerance to sound
__ extreme sensitivity to medications and their side-effects
__ alteration of taste, smell, and hearing
__ insomnia
__ inability to achieve stage 4 restorative sleep
__ morning stiffness in the muscles and joints
__ restless leg syndrome
__ muscle spasms
__ muscle quakiness and shivering during/after activity or exercise
__ sleep paralysis (related to stage 4 sleep deprivation)

[TishArby]

Who gets FMS ? ?

anyone can get it, some people have pains all there life, some are usually triggered by a automobile accident or other accidents, stress/traumer thoughout life etc... sometimes it carrys along the family..


sometimes the pain can start off instant after accidents, traumers and its like a truck has hit you!! (though the pain feels like that alot of the time) but sometimes the pains can build up after a month a year etc....
starting maybe in the arms and then following in the legs...