Fibromyalgia

I believe that in can be treated through Cryosurgery

Often people with Fibromyalgia find that hey heal slower than healthy people. If you sustain an injury make sure to have it checked out by a Dr and follow their orders. Do as much as you can to rest the injured area and allow for healing. The more stress you experience the harder it will be to heal. Make sure to follow a good diet and a regular routine. If needed, you may want to seek out physical therapy to help you regain strength and learn how to properly use your body to avoid further injury.

Before you see any massage therapist you should ask them if they are familiar with Fibromyalgia and how it impacts the body. They should be aware of the general tender points and trigger points. If you do not feel comfortable with their level of knowledge, you should seek a different therapist. You should ask your massage therapist what type of massage they feel will best benefit you, and how often you should return for best results.

It is just as important to make them aware of how Fibromyalgia impacts you personally, since each patient is affected differently. Be sure to point out to them areas that are currently bothering you or that you prefer they avoid. It is also important that they are aware of any medications that you are on. It is important to keep an open dialogue during your massage. You should speak up if lying in a specific position is causing pain, or if they are applying too much pressure. Remember, a massage should not increase your pain. Also, remember to drink lots of water after a massage. Often, massage will allow the release of toxins, and increase lymphatic drainage, drinking water will help cleanse your tissues and provide a better result.

It is normal for the neck to make clicking sounds and grinding noises when the neck is moved. However, this can also mean something is wrong with the alignment of the spine. A medical professional will be able to assess if there is something wrong.

I'm not too sure but it's a physician's medical point of view, not the patient's.

Yes. A few weeks after I received the depo injection I've experienced extreme pain in all my joints (jaw to toes) as well as muscle spasms and constant aching. Get off the drug as soon as possible before it does more damage!

Sometimes there can be visible redness to the skin from Fibromyalgia. The redness may occur with itching or what feels like a burn, or it may not feel different at all and just appear red or blotchy.

Fibromyalgia is more based in being painful to a casual observer it's not necessarily apparent whereas M.S. is apparent to anybody that something is wrong

The term "Fibromyalgia" comes from both Latin and Greek roots. Fibro (latin) meaning the Fiberous tissues. Mya (from the Greek Myo) meaning muscles. Algia (greek) meaning pain.

Any number of things can cause Fibromyalgia pain to worsen, including diet, exercise (too much or too little), stress and weather. Every patient is different and needs to take time to learn their own limits and discover what activities or choices impact their symptoms.

When it comes to exercise there is a very delicate balance required. If you don't stretch regularly and try to do light exercise your symptoms can worsen as your muscles and fibers tighten due to too little use. However, too much exercise can cause stress on your body sending you into a "flare".

Weather seems to impact most Fibromyalgia patients. Many report that barometric changes create the largest impact. Many find that their symptoms increase as weather fronts move into or out of their area. This is especially so when dealing with storm fronts.

Any sort of stress can also impact Fibromyalgia pain and symptoms. This includes emotional and mental stress, as well as physical stress. This is one reason why many find it hard to continue to work. In addition to the fatigue that they face with Fibromyalgia, a stressful work or home life can severely increase Fibromyalgia pain and symptoms.

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.

It is common for a Fibromyalgia flare up to follow a stress event like surgery. It is important to take care prior to surgery and do all that you can to minimize the stress and reduce risk of and duration of any potential flare-ups.

Fibromyalgia is an inherited disorder - yet the cause is unknown and it is not contagious.

Homoeopathic Treatment is good for this condition

It would not likely cause Fibromyalgia, but there is no known cause for Fibromyalgia. However, Fibromyalgia often co-occurs with other medical issues. It is often brought on by a physical or mental stress. So, it is possible that BLEB could have triggered Fibromyalgia.

Although I must point out it is in predominantly in women and girls, Fibromyalgia can occur at any age

yes,fibromyalgia is a debilitating condition.

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.

There are several types of massage that are very good for Fibromyalgia. Watsu is a water based massage performed in a pool. Trigger Point massage or myofascial release focus on the myofascial trigger points and can be very helpful to those with Fibromyalgia. Rolfing is another technique that can be helpful for Fibromyalgia.

A person with Fibromyalgia can be sore or tender anywhere. There are eighteen specific "tender points" that were the basis of a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia until 2010. These tender points are spread throughout the body, in the head, neck, shoulders, arms, back, hips and legs. The "tender points" are not the only areas that may be tender or sore if someone has Fibromyalgia, they are just the ones that were used for diagnosis.

"Memory loss is not a common symptom of fibromyalgia but it has been reported."

This is the comment I responded to, before I realized there was a discussion area (new to Answers.com). I wish I could cut/paste that comment into this area, but I will have to try for a summery. Lets talk about this!

As an FMS sufferer for 10 years, I completely disagree with the notion that FMS does not commonly cause memory loss. I believe there is a stigma associated with being an FMS patient, and some people tend to hide having it, or its symptoms, especially if they are still in the work force. I was - for 5 years after being diagnosed, and I will tell you, it became more and more difficult to recall things I have known for many years, things I was known to be expert at!

My other comment was that many friends and associates with FMS all agree to the memory loss symptom, but to varying degrees. I believe and have proven to myself that exercising the brain is the smartest thing you can do, with or without FMS. Crossword puzzles have proven to stimulate brain cell growth or activity, reading, learning a new language, etc. So, it IS, but it doesn't HAVE to be, is my belief. Comments?

It is rarely a good idea to self-diagnose yourself. Doctors typically do not take it seriously. If you believe you have Fibromyalgia you should report your symptoms to your doctor and be fully evaluated. Once you have been diagnosed by a physician, if other doctors do not believe you, you will have medical records to show them. Unfortunately, there are a large number of doctors that still do not believe that Fibromyalgia is a real disorder.