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.
There are a number of hospitals that offer fibromyalgia treatment but it is best to find one that specializes the the treatment of fibromyalgia.
If you are in chronic pain, you may have had people or your doctor mention fibromyalgia. What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is widespread pain in the muscles and joints. It can also cause fatigue and lead to depression and the inability to perform normal functions. Fibro sufferers may be sensitive to touch in one or more trigger points on the body.
Yes, shaking is a common symptom with Fibromyalgia. You may experience full body shaking or just shaking in one limb. However, shaking could also be a symptom of something completely unrelated to the Fibromyalgia. If this is a new symptom, you should report it to your doctor so that they can examine you.
Fibromyalgia is becoming more prevalent in our society, so don't feel alone! One website that has really helped me learn more about how to diet with Fibromyalgia is: http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/guide/fibromyalgia-the-diet-connection.
If you are looking for a cookbook for recipes that help fibromyalgia, one is The Fibromyalgia Cookbook by Shelley Ann Smith. There are also numerous websites that offer recipes that you can try.
Mine was diagnosed in one visit. There are certain pressure points that are very sore in Fibromyalgia patients. By detecting pain in these points and other symptoms, a diagnosis is often very simple to diagnose.
The symptoms of Candida overgrowth do mirror the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. There is not empirical evidence that one causes the other or that there is a link. However, it may be worth treating for possible Candida overgrowth if you are suffering from Fibromyalgia-like symptoms.
A rash may occur on only one area of the skin, or it could cover almost all of the body
There are two antidepressants commonly used to treat Fibromyalgia, they are Savalla and Cymbalta. Both Savella and Cymbalta are serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI), similar to many other antidepressants; however, it is not considered an antidepressant, and is approved for the treatment of Fibromyalgia. Cymbalta, however, is used to treat not only Fibromyalgia but also depression, anxiety, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. A doctor may prescribe either of these for Fibromyalgia. As with any medication, different people react differently so one may work better for a particular person than another. It is important to understand that doctors do not prescribe these medications to Fibromyalgia patients to treat depression, but rather because they have been proven to decrease the joint and muscle pains associated with Fibromyalgia.
Localized or regional refer to a condition limited to one area of the body.
Seroquel is currently being used 'off list' for fibromyalgia. There has been one study made on it however, the results have not been released.
Yes, they must calculate dosages based on surface area of the patient's body. This is only one example.