Since November 2006 Marla Singleton * hurts everywhere. Have sensitive areas of your body where even a gentle touch made him cringe in pain. She sleeps very little, tossing and turning all night. His whole body is very stiff every morning this difficult movement. Pain is his constant companion. It is always tired, and she is overwhelmed and dark. Marla has fibromyalgia. At 42, Singleton is an office of your local branch of a large company. She feels her life is a roller coaster.
Fibromyalgia, also known as FM, is a chronic condition characterized by widespread in the muscles, ligaments and tendons pain. Body parts are tender. Sleep disorders are common in people with fibromyalgia, which causes fatigue from lack of sleep.
According to the National Association of fibromyalgia 7-10000000 Americans suffer from fibromyalgia. Women are mainly those affected, even if it affects men and children. The cause of fibromyalgia is not known, but it seems to trigger events that precipitated his appearance as a physical injury, infection or the development of another disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
Living with Fibromyalgia varies from day to day. "Some days I feel great, other days I have constant pain and lack of energy to operate effectively," says Singleton. "My doctors working with me to relieve my pain and help me get my quality of life. ■ A long process, and last year was a nightmare. "
Another person with fibromyalgia, life is a little better. Shari Wilson * sees her fibromyalgia as a challenge. It biking, swimming, and challenges them to do what you can to reduce your pain. "When I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I was told to keep moving," says Wilson. She works full time as a paralegal, and prevents my work both physically and mentally. She also takes medication to help control your pain so that you can track your current lifestyle.
For many years fibromyalgia symptoms were examined by doctors to be psychological. The pain was usually something that could be related to an injury. As there were no visible injuries, doctors did not know what to do with complaints of pain and fatigue of the patient. With more cases of fibromyalgia is diagnosed, more physicians learn and how to treat it.
The diagnosis is usually made by a rheumatologist, although management reports can make the diagnosis. A list of patient complaints, together with a test called the tender point test is used to confirm fibromyalgia. There are eighteen sensitive points in the body that controls physicians. Eleven of the eighteen points must be tender to confirm the diagnosis.
According to Wilson, the fibromyalgia pain and fatigue is difficult to describe. "When people ask me how it feels, I say that is that I have an endless case of the flu," said Wilson. Singleton describes the pain and fatigue feel as if your muscles are overworked or learned. "Pain is a deep pain in my muscles and I feel like I'm in a fog most of the time," says Singleton. Fortunately women have families who support them in their daily fight against the debilitating effects of fibromyalgia.
There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but there are many things that help reduce pain and make life more enjoyable. Exercise such as swimming, yoga, walking and stretching are beneficial and help reduce pain. Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, acupuncture, biofeedback and medications used to treat and relieve pain.
Support groups are everywhere, and provide support for others who know what it's like to have fibromyalgia. Hospitals and doctors' offices can often provide information on finding a support group. Singleton joined one in your area that meets once a month.
"We compare notes, discuss the latest medications and treatments, and how to deal with our pain with family, friends, and how to answer questions from strangers. People who do not know, as friends of friends or acquaintances give me a pat on the back or just being friendly on the arm, and almost cried because it hurt so much. My skin is very sensitive and do not know how to explain that even a light touch is painful. This group has been a lifesaver, "says Singleton.
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