“I’m fine” to “Not OK” without warning. What is fibromyalgia going to do today?
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"Sometimes it’s hard to explain using words what I am going through."
Cortisol and Fibromyalgia Every single day, as I’m getting prepared in the morning, I see a version of myself in the reflection that makes me want to creep right back into bed. Overnight, my face has put on five extra pounds, as if I earned a cheeseburger eating competition in my dreams. Not only do […]
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.
When I was 17, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia after almost a year of severe head-to-toe pain, digestive issues, depression, sleep issues, massive weight gain, and so much more. I went to so many doctors and specialists and got nowhere fast. Sleep studies, countless prescriptions, countless other tests- all just to be told it's fibromyalgia, there wasn't anything they could do other than try new prescription drugs until I found one that worked. Looking back, I now know what the big triggers were: I had moved out of my house and was very stressed about it (I was still in high school!) and I had also started using the birth control pill. These were the cherries on top of my personal perfect storm that was brewing internally for years. If only I had known about a natural fibromyalgia treatment back then!
Suicide and suicide prevention have been in the media a lot recently where I live. Suicide has become the leading cause of death for children 11-17 in Utah. Between 2011-2015 Utah saw an increase of 136% in suicide by children ages 11-17. Nationally it had risen 23.5% Last year on Sept.10, National Suicide Prevention Day, I remember hearing one specific comment that caught my attention. The comment was from a local radio commentator in our area who was speaking about his 17 year old nephew who left home 3 years ago and never returned. A few weeks after his disappearance his parents found a note tucked inside his wallet saying that he felt "broken." The commentator made the comment that while the family knew this young man was experiencing challenges and symptoms related to mental illness, they did not realize the depth of his pain, and felt he had not been forthcoming with how bad things really were. And he's right. There is a major communication gap when it come's to connecting those who suffer with those who could provide relief. You can't support someone if you don't know they are struggling. But for those who suffer, it is hard to explain just what is happening. Such an infuriating and frustrating challenge to be unable to communicate!! Add to that that teens aren’t exactly known for wanting to talk about their “feelings.” Several months ago I found a 1-10 mental health pain scale that has helped me tremendously to be able to express how I am doing. I modified the scale for tweens and teens to hopefully help in bridging this communication gap. Feel free to use and share :) The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.
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Fibromyalgia is kind of like what our old grannies and great and great great grannies used to call Rheumatism and let me tell ya, they suffered greatly too.
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"I don't think anyone understands this unless you actually have fibromyalgia."
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