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Where does fibromyalgia pain happen?
Fibromyalgia pain may be body wide or centered in specific tender points in the muscles and joints. Among the many symptoms of fibromyalgia are persistent. The pain may be body wide or centered in specific tender points in the muscles and joints. Among the many symptoms of fibromyalgia are persistent
Can you have fibromyalgia in only one area of the body?
By definition Fibromyalgia is wide-spread pain throughout at least 11 of 18 "tender points" on the body, often in addition to fatigue. It would be very unlikely that someone with Fibromyalgia ONLY has pain in one area of the body. However, it is not uncommon that the pain is worse in one area than it is in others. Often, Fibromyalgia patients may not realize they have pain throughout the body until the various tender points are touched. Determining pain in those tender points only requires the application of mild pressure to each point.
Is it possible to have fibromyalgia without pain?
Pain is the key symptom of Fibromyalgia. The criteria for diagnoses of Fibromaylgia includes widespread pain in all four quadrants of the body. You may not have pain throughout your body at all times, and the pain may vary. There are 18 tender points that are checked during an exam to determine if you have Fibromyalgia. A diagnosis of Fibromyalgia requires that you have pain in 11 of the 18 tender points. If you have pain in less than 11 of the tender points, you may also be diagnosed with Fibromyalgia if you have many of the other commonly associated symptoms. These include: sleep disorders, irritable bowel, fatigue, TMJ disorder, cognitive and memory impairment, muscle pain, stiffness, numbness and tingling, skin and chemical sensitivities.
Is there a test for fibromyalgia?
There are currently no blood tests to determine Fibromyalgia. A diagnosis is typically made after other possible causes for the symptoms have been excluded and a medical examination has been done confirming the existence of tender points. There are 18 tender points used to diagnose Fibromyalgia, a Fibromyalgia diagnosis requires that the patient report pain in at least 11 of the 18 tender points (based on finger pressure). If there is not pain in at least 11 of the tender points, a physician may still diagnose Fibromyalgia if enough of the other common symptoms exist (including sleep disturbance, headaches, and IBS).
What is the testing for fibromyalgia?
Testing for fibromyalgia is mainly through physical examination. There are certain points on the body that elicit a lot of pain when pressed. A rheumatologist can make the diagnosis. It is considered an autoimmune disease by some and to date there is no blood test to diagnose it. Recently, there have been some studies that link a virus (saw this on Dr. Oz) to fibromyalgia. The vrus is XMRV...a retrovirus.
What therapeutic area is back pain?
Back pain is usually confined to lumbo sacral region, buttock or thighs.
I have pelvic pain and my nipples are very tender Why?
yOU ARE PROBALLY PREGANENT!
What is the meaning of tendering?
The meaning of tender is gentle, kind and warm. However, it can also mean sensitivity in a certain part of the body where there is pain.
Why lack of exercise while she was confined to bed Louisa experienced muscle pain?
apathy
What is cephalea?
Pain in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve
Understanding Fibromyalgia Pain?
Pain, regardless of the underlying cause, is an uncomfortable feeling that occurs in the body to warn you that something is wrong. It is the body's way to tell the brain that there is a problem and it needs to be addressed. If pain persists for long periods of time it can be comparable to an actual disease on its own. Pain that is related to fibromyalgia can cause you to ache all over. The muscles become sore and certain points on the body may be more sensitive than others. Muscles can twitch or it's possible to experience pains in the shoulders, back, neck or hips that burns or feels similar to stabbing. There are two different types of pain. Acute pain is typically severe and comes out of nowhere. In the majority of cases acute pain will fade after about two weeks. Chronic pain lasts significantly longer than acute pain and lasts longer than expected with a specific injury or condition. Reasons for chronic pain can include impaired physical or mental performance, mood disorders, muscle pain or abnormal hormone levels. It can also spread to other parts of the body that do not have reasons to hurt. Tender points are areas that are tender when pressed on. They are not too deep in the skin and a doctor requires a patient to have at least 11 of the 18 possible tender points on the body to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Pain associated with fibromyalgia significantly impacts qualify of life. It includes painful tender points, pain in the neck, headaches and aching joints. Constantly dealing with pain can make it difficult to get rest and cause irritability, which effects family and friends that have contact with the individual suffering from fibromyalgia on a regular basis. Relief from the pain associated with fibromyalgia should be discussed with your physician. A combination of drugs, alternate therapies and mind or body remedies can help to keep the pain under control.
Have pain in both arms press in some parts very tender and tingling shoulder and neck pain?
You most likely have trigger points on the muscles in your arms and shoulders. Trigger points are small knots in the muscle that cause pain either in the are of the trigger point or (more likely) in areas further down the arm. See "The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook" by Clair Davies. I found it on Amazon and have been amazed at the difference it has made in me.
