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Causes, Symptoms, and Signs of Fibromyalgia
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The cause of this disorder is unknown. Physical or emotional trauma may play a role in development of the syndrome. A number of lines of evidence suggest that fibromyalgia patients have abnormal pain transmission responses.
It has been suggested that sleep disturbances, which are common in fibromyalgia patients, may actually cause the condition.
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Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is one of the most common pain syndromes that affects over four million Americans of all ages. While doctors debate the exact causes, the symptoms of fibromyalgia are widely understood.
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Fibromyalgia Symptoms
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
The pain from Fibromyalgia is both widespread and localized. This condition usually results in a general achiness and stiffness throughout the body. In addition, sufferers may feel pain at one or all of the "tender points" on the body. These "tender points" are designated sites on the body where tendon connects to bone. They are found in the areas of the shoulders, neck, back, arms, and buttocks.
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The Seven For TRIGGER POINTS
from The Works of Majid Ali, M.D. - http://www.majidali.com/
The number and locations of [trigger points] define fibromyalgia in rheumatology, the specialty concerned with bone, joint, and muscle disorders. Specifically, according to the diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia established by the American College of Rheumatology, trigger points must be present in at least eleven out of eighteen established sites.
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Oxygen and Fibromyalgia
from The Works of Majid Ali, M.D. - http://www.majidali.com/
What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (FM) is often considered a medical mystery. It need not be. I often hear all laboratory tests are negative in patients with FM. That's not true. Most physicians are uneasy when confronted with persons suffering with FM. That need not be so. I sometimes hear FM is not treatable. Nothing is further from the truth.
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Compilation of Fibromyalgia Symptoms
By Tamara Peters
Let me preface this list by saying - although this list is long, not everyone will have all of these symptoms, but many of us will have most of these symptoms at one time or another. Although FMS has not been considered progressive, in the past, the symptoms can and often do become worse over time. It is also possible your symptoms will lessen with time.
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Fibromyalgia: An "Invisible" Disability
By Deborah A. Barrett
"You look fine...." Such words are usually intended as a compliment. Sometimes they provide reassurance. But they can also produce confused feelings when someone is silently suffering. This problem is not unique to fibromyalgia. Parallels are easily drawn with other conditions with controversial diagnoses and uncertain cause, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, posttraumatic stress disorder, and premenstrual syndrome.
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Fibromyalgia Pain is Real -- What You Can Do to Relieve It
By Dr. Joseph Mercola
Fibromyalgia affects an estimated 2% to 4% of the population. Nine in 10 fibromyalgia patients are female. Patients commonly report feeling tenderness, stiffness and sometimes unbearable pain in various areas of the body. They also may suffer from fatigue, depression and gastrointestinal problems. Some doctors without expertise in fibromyalgia have dismissed patients' complaints because there have been no documented physical signs of the disorder.
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Fibromyalgia Trigger Points
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Trigger points are localized spots on the body that are found within the skeletal muscle. They can cause pain in the muscles used to maintain body posture, such as those in the neck, shoulders, and pelvic girdle. Pain in the trigger points can also be transmitted elsewhere in the body, causing tension headaches, tinnitus, Temporomandibular joint pain, decreased range of motion in the legs, and low back pain.
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Fibromyalgia Tender Points
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
In order to meet the formal requirements of a fibromyalgia diagnosis, your health care provider must note pain in at least eleven of these points with a minimal amount of pressure. The level of pressure is defined as four kilograms, which is just enough to turn a fingernail white. However, what is painful and tender for one person may not be painful for another.
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Fibromyalgia Pressure Points
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Fibromyalgia is a disease that can completely take over one's life. The pain and fatigue associated with the condition can affect one's work performance, relationships, and daily activities. The simple tasks necessary to alleviate the symptoms of fibromyalgia can consume every ounce of energy and every moment of the day, unless managed properly.
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Causes of Fibromyalgia
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
There is still much that remains a mystery about the disease fibromyalgia. The exact cause of the condition continues to elude researchers, although they have begun to develop several theories about what triggers the disease. Possible culprits include stress, injury or physical trauma, emotional trauma, lyme disease and a weakened immune system. Here is a closer look at each of these factors and their possible role in the development of fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia and Fatigue
By Dr Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Research has shown that fibromyalgia is clearly associated with sleep disturbances that disrupt a person's ability to achieve a deep level of restorative sleep throughout the night. Most people sleep in cycles, drifting effortlessly between levels of light sleep, and deep REM sleep. However, for people who suffer from fibromyalgia, the body may not be able to enter a state of deep sleep.
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Fibromyalgia Causes
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
There is still much that remains a mystery about the cause and disease fibromyalgia. The exact cause of the condition continues to elude researchers, although they have begun to develop several theories about what triggers fibromyalgia. Possible culprits include stress, injury or physical trauma, emotional trauma, lyme disease and a weakened immune system.
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