Fibromyalgia is widespread muscle pain and tenderness
- Symptoms:
- Chronic muscle pain, spasms or tightness
- Fatigue or weakness
- Insomnia
- Stiffness
- Abdominal pain
- Nasua
- Constipation
- Jaw and facial tenderness
- Irritable bladder
- Inability to focus
- Swelling in hands or feed
- Constant dull pain
- Causes:
- Doctor’s are not entirely sure
- Could be:
- Genetics- mutations in the genes
- Infections- may activate fibromyalgia
- Emotional Distress- PTSD
Diagnosis: Doctors used to test 18 tender point as an exam to diagnose fibromyalgia.
Now, it can be diagnosed if a patient has widespread pain for more than three months
There are no tests to diagnose fibromyalgia, but blood tests can rule out other disorders.
- Treatment:
- Pain relievers:
- Tylenol
- Ibuprofen
- Aleve
- Advil
- Antidepressants:
- Cymbalta
- Savella
- Ease pain and fatigue
- Antiseizure drugs
- Lyrica
- Gralice
Therapy:
Talking to professionals on how to deal with stressful situations tend to reduce pain and fatigue.
Prognosis: Not deadly, but extremely painful. People with Fibromyalgia have long term physiological stress. There is no cure, so this diseases is life-long.
Helpful Resources:
http://www.fibrocenter.com/fibromyalgia-pain
http://www.nfra.net/fibromyalgia_trigger_point.php
http://www.fibromyalgiasupport.com/fibromyalgia-tenderpoints.htm
Sources:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fibromyalgia/basics/treatment/con-20019243
http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/