By roy, on December 25th, 2011%
Article by Dr. Mital John
Fibromyalgia is a disease characterized by long-term, widespread pain in muscles and bones, the sensitivity of some counts in the soft tissues (muscles and tendons) and severe malaise and fatigue. Patients experience pain, with no clear localization, deep in the body, muscle and bone. The pain is very subjective. Pain is felt on both sides of the body and arms and legs.
Patients complain of poor sleep, and in the morning to be unwilling and tired, because their sleep did not bring refreshment and relaxation. The other main problems are the severe fatigue and weakness causing decreased physical ability. Patients often complain of general symptoms such as headaches and numbness. Have a feeling that their arm or leg numb and swollen, even though the island is not really present. These symptoms cause anxiety, depression.
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome of pain throughout the body that can cause pain on pressure. If you are a woman, this may also mean pain during menstruation and heavy bleeding as well. If you have such a situation may also suffer from persistent fatigue, and frequent headaches.
Epidemiology of fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia occurs in 2 percent of the general population. Is more common in women than in men at a ratio of 9:1. Most often diagnosed between 20 and 50 years, although it may begin in childhood.
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By roy, on December 22nd, 2011%
Researchers from Norway have uncovered an association between sleep problems and increased risk of fibromyalgia in women. The risk of fibromyalgia increased with severity of sleep problems, and the association was stronger among middle-aged and older women than among younger women…
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By roy, on December 10th, 2011%
Patients who received a short course of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) over the telephone from trained therapists reported that they felt “better” or “very much better” at the end of a six-month treatment period, and also three months after it ended…
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By roy, on November 28th, 2011%
Norwegian investigators have identified a link between sleep problems and an increased risk in women developing fibromyalgia (long-term body-wide pain and tenderness in the muscles, joints, tendons, and other soft tissues)…
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By roy, on November 17th, 2011%
Article by Tom Howarth
A possible link has been established between joint and muscle pain disease called fibromyalgia and obesity. The University of Utah has done a study according to which obesity is linked to increased symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome.It is very well known fact that with the surge of obesity in our society, there has been a sharp increase in the occurrences of various other diseases, such as heart disease, cancers, and fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome, which affects about 10 million Americans, according to National Fibromyalgia Association. Chronic pain and fatigue syndrome can be debilitating to millions of people who have fibromyalgia.Link between obesity and fibromyalgiaObesity is commonly related to a number of health problems, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and lung problems. A new research suggests that there is increased sensitivity to pain and reduced flexibility and strength in the obese people. The increased weight can worsen the fatigue syndrome along with other health problems, such depression and anxiety, which lead to increased risk of fibromyalgia.Researchers at University of Utah hypothesized that obesity can be linked to the disability in the fibromyalgia patients. In a study, 250 patients with fibromyalgia syndrome were evaluated on the basis of their physical abilities, sleep quality, and heart rate. Out of these 250 patients, 47% were obese and 30% were overweight. It . . . → Read More: How obesity can augment and complicate fibromyalgia syndrome?
By roy, on November 16th, 2011%
Areas of the brain responsible for pain processing and cognitive performance changed in fibromyalgia patients who exercised following a medication holiday, say researchers from Georgetown University Medical Center…
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By roy, on November 16th, 2011%
Areas of the brain responsible for pain processing and cognitive performance changed in fibromyalgia patients who exercised following a medication holiday, say researchers from Georgetown University Medical Center…
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By roy, on November 12th, 2011%
Article by Jane Thompson
Are you experiencing chronic pain in your muscles and joints without having any history of trauma or injury? This may have left you wondering what’s behind this widespread pain? Well, you are not alone in your dilemma and if you’ve been experiencing this pain for 3 months or more it may be worth asking your doctor about diagnosing fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is condition, which is characterized by widespread, chronic pain throughout various points in the body. Sometimes, the pain will come and go or move from one area to another, puzzling the person as to where it comes from.
In addition to the widespread pain that can be felt in the body’s muscles, joints and tendons, fibromyalgia is also often accompanied by a sleeping disorder called alpha wave. This disturbs the sleep through increased brain activity that is similar to wakefulness.
This results to fatigue and tiredness because people with fibromyalgia do not experience the kind of restorative deep sleep that they should have. There will also be an increased sensitivity to the way pain is felt.
Most patients with fibromyalgia feel pain easily even with just a slight pressure. They are more sensitive to pain compared to other individuals. This is the reason why some experts believe that the condition is caused by a dysfunction in the way . . . → Read More: What Does Diagnosing Fibromyalgia Entail?
By roy, on October 15th, 2011%
Question by Nikki881: Has anyone developed fibromyalgia after being on Prednisone for an extended period of time?
I suffer from Crohn’s disease. I have spent the majority of the past seven years on Prednisone. Ever since my second taper off, I have been very sensitive to touch and bruise easily. My primary care doc suspects fibromyalgia. Prednisone has caused so many additional problems for me — insomnia, dental issues, weight gain. Just want someone’s take on their own Prednisone experiences.
Best answer:
Answer by Mn_Wc07My father actually developed fibromyalgia from being on Prednisone. His doctors took him off of it and started him on something else, I’m not sure what though. But yes, it can happen.
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By roy, on October 11th, 2011%
Kentucky women who smoke heavily may experience more chronic musculoskeletal pain, suggests a new study led by University of Kentucky researchers. More than 6,000 Kentucky women over the age of 18 were surveyed on their smoking habits and symptoms of chronic pain…
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