I was 28 when I was diagnosed with ADHD. At the age of 30, my doctor now thinks I have Fibromyalgia and it's gotten me to thinking: Is there any connection between the two? It turns out, there IS. In one study, 45% of people with fibromyalgia had co-occurring ADHD. And researchers recommend that anyone
What does fibromyalgia pain feel like? It is very common for the first fibromyalgia symptoms to be a generalized chronic pain. Let me put it this way: everyone with fibromyalgia has chronic pain, but not everyone with chronic pain has fibromyalgia. Which is why it is very important for you to see a doctor.
For Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on 12th May, I’m raising awareness by sharing my fibro story up to this point. I have been blogging about my experience with chronic illness and particularly fi…
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Fibromyalgia is a poorly understood condition defined by widespread chronic pain. Reviewed by a board-certified rheumatologist.
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What are the main fibromyalgia symptoms? Anyone living with fibromyalgia will tell you there are so many symptoms. In fact, before I was diagnosed I use to try to remember them all when I went to a new specialist by working through the parts of my body and listing all the symptoms in each part. For example head was scalp pain, blurry vision, tingling in lips and jaw pain and a feeling I could not relax my jaw. As you can see there are a lot of unrelated, unique symptoms and not every person will get all of these and they will not get them all at the same time as the symptoms fluctuate. So here I will be listing the main symptoms that most people get. 18 Tender Points of Fibromyalgia (scroll down for image with more detail) One unique thing about fibromyalgia is the 18 tender points on the body. These are specific locations, in the diagram above, that hurt when pressed. People who do not have fibro only feel pressure, not pain, when touched on these points. These are the main symptoms of Fibromyalgia: Widespread, chronic, muscle pain and tenderness (tender points) · pain in arms, legs, neck, shoulders, back, hips Often with: · Morning stiffness · Headache · Fatigue · Sleep disturbances including insomnia, inconsistent sleep patterns, unrefreshed sleep · Memory problems · Light sensitivity · Dizziness · Numbness/tingling in arms/legs Sometimes also: · Irritable bowel syndrome · Bladder control problems · Depression · Anxiety American College of Rheumatology (ACR) fibromyalgia tender points 1990 classification criteria If you are trying to get a diagnosis of fibromyalgia (FMS) you may want to see the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for diagnosing fibromyalgia. This was endorsed in 2010. Prior to this the tender points were used as a major diagnostic tool. Now that we have the 2010 criteria it does not mean that the tender points have magically gone away. They can still be used as a diagnostic tool but they are only part of what is needed. Here is an excerpt from the ACR. If you are looking for a more in-depth list I suggest you go to MORE INFORMATION ON SYMPTOMS OF FIBROMYALGIA Thanks for dropping in today and if you have just been diagnosed you may want to sign up for my coping tips for living with fibromyalgia. I have been living with fibro for 20 years and have found many helpful ideas to help you reduce the many symptoms you may have.
At PMIR, your painful nerve symptoms can be managed, and we have pain management specialists and a neurologist on staff to help you achieve relief.
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic pain disorder that usually affects a specific group of muscles in your body. It’s caused by tight, contracted bands of fibers in your muscles called trigger points.
If you have fibromyalgia, could massage be the effective, natural and drug-free treatment you have been looking for to treat your muscle pain? If there is one hallmark symptom of fibromyalgia, it h…
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November is Bladder Health Awareness Month Update: I’ve been recently diagnosed with a rare disease that they think is actually underdiagnosed-Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). I have it in my carotid arteries and am having tests soon to see if it’s anywhere else. FMD causes arteries to harden or become brittle. This can lead to aneurysms or […]
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