Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition that impacts every aspect of life for those who harbor it. The diagnosis is often made on individuals with chronic widespread bodily pain in the absence of any specific condition and when no specific cause, such as tissue inflammation or damage, can be identified. Hence, the cause of FM […]
Fibromyalgia: What Resources are Available?
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition that impacts its victims in every aspect of their lives. Many FM patients who present for treatment as their doctor about what resources are available for them and therefore, this is the subject of this month’s article. The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) was founded in 1997 in Orange, California […]
Fibromyalgia: The Challenge of Treatment
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a disorder involving chronic pain that has no known cause. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbance, fatigue, and mood disorders. FM affects about 2% of the US population with a prevalence between 1% and 11% in other countries. It is more common in adult women than men (3.4% vs. […]
Fibromyalgia: The Challenges of Diagnosis
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition where the diagnosis is made by elimination since there are no specific lab tests for diagnosis. In the past, we’ve discussed the different types of FM, the lack of good diagnostic tests, many management recommendations derived from interviews with FM patients, and more. One of the many causes of […]
Fibromyalgia: “Why Won’t The Pain Stop?”
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition that does not limit itself to just one area but rather, it manifests as a generalized, whole body condition where basically, everything hurts. The diagnosis is typically made by exclusion or by eliminating all other possible conditions as there is no single blood test for FM and unless other […]
Fibromyalgia: A Detailed Patient Description
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition surrounded by much controversy in what establishes a diagnosis, what are the consistent historical features, and most importantly, what can be done about it – the treatment strategies. Doctors seem polarized, either they “believe in it” or they don’t. The result is a frustrated patient because after multiple attempts, they […]
Fibromyalgia: What Water Exercises Can I Do?
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition associated with tight, sore muscles with generalized, whole body pain which can dramatically affect a person’s lifestyle. However, there are ways to fight back! Last month, we discussed the benefits of water exercises and this month, we’re going to illustrate some specific exercises that can be performed in water. Remember […]
Fibromyalgia: Why Water Exercises?
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition associated with tight, sore muscles but no one REALLY knows where FM comes from or why it picks on certain people and not others. Some feel it’s caused by lack of sleep, specifically deep sleep, eventually resulting in chronically tight muscles. Others theorize it’s the underlying stress of a person’s […]
Fibromyalgia and the Weather
Recently, a doctor had a patient tell him she had a “break-through” in her fibromyalgia (FM) symptoms that she was VERY excited to share. Having known this patient for a long time, he was intrigued by her enthusiasm. She told her doctor that her family had never had an air conditioner before until late last […]
Fibromyalgia and Exercise (Part II)
Last month, we started the conversation about the importance of exercise, and how it improves the quality of life for everyone, especially those with Fibromyalgia (FM). We listed specific recommendations about how to go about implementing an exercise program safely and successfully but never finished the subject. Hence, here are some additional tips for getting started with exercise:
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