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Fibromyalgia causes generalized pain usually affecting the neck, shoulders, lower back, hips, shins, elbows or knees. There are 18 pressure points that are typically affected by the pain of fibromyalgia. The pain is usually worse in the morning. In most cases, the pain is so great that it seriously disrupts sleep. Since sound sleep is crucial for good health, anything that causes sleep disturbances must be addressed. Other possible symptoms include headaches, poor circulation, poor concentration, dizziness, numbness, tingling and gastric disturbances.
The typical Fibromyalgia patient sees eight doctors before the diagnosis is presented. As it is a syndrome, which is a series of symptoms and not a disease there are no blood tests to determine if you have Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia presents in 6-7 times the number of women than men. It is usually associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (note syndrome again).
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Fibromyalgia Symptoms and Diagnosis |
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Frequently Observed Symptoms in Fibromyalgia
| Wide spread pain with tender points |
Subjective numbness, swelling, tingling |
| Overall weakness |
Complaints of fever |
| Unrefreshing sleep |
Complaints of dry eyes |
| Fatigue |
Depression |
| Stiffness |
Anxiety |
| Tension Headaches |
Restless leg syndrome |
| Painful periods |
Irritable bladder |
| Irritable colon |
Chronic fatigue |
| Complaints of swollen glands |
Subjective soft tissue swelling |
| "Fibro Fog" |
Changes in vision |
| Skin redness, mottling |
Muscle and joint aches |
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
1. Wide spread pain for at least 3 months' duration (this rules out viruses or traumatic insults that resolve on their own).
2. Pain in all four quadrants of the body: Right side, left side, above the waist, below the waist.
3. Pain that occurs in at least 11 of the 18 "tender" points that are specified in a Fibromyalgia exam.
4. Pain defined, in this context, as discomfort when 8 pounds of pressure are applied to the tender point.
Note: It is best to get a diagnosis from a doctor in order to rule out any possibility of other problems. |
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