What is Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Treatments

July 10th, 2008

Like many conditions and diseases, fibromyalgia treatments should be determined an a case-by-case basis. Because there is not a cure for the condition, doctors focus on minimizing symptoms of fibromyalgia and improving the patients overall health. Patients should consult with their doctor to determine the best treatment possible for their individual needs. Many treatments include […]

Causes of Fibromyalgia

July 7th, 2008

It is tough for doctors to pinpoint the specific causes of fibromyalgia, but they have discovered several risk factors that are related to a fibromyalgia onset. The theory surronding fibromyalgia is called “central sensitisation.” This theory suggests that a person suffering from fibromyalgia have increased sensitivity to pain signals, which in turn causes them to […]

How to Diagnose Fibromyalgia

July 4th, 2008

Because researchers have had a hard time pinpointing the cause of fibromyalgia, there isn’t a structured way to decide on a fibromyalgia diagnosis. There are no specific lab tests or processes to test someone for fibromyalgia, many times a person will go through many blood tests and other medical tests, only to discover that all […]

What is Fibromyalgia?

July 3rd, 2008

Fibromyalgia syndrome is a painful condition that is hard to diagnose at times.

This condition is characterized by fatigue, pain, and tender points all through your body– specifically in the soft tissue of the body such as muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Many times, even a small amount of pressure or contact will cause extreme pain for […]

Fibromyalgia Symptom Checklist

July 3rd, 2008

The intensity of early symptoms of fibromyalgia vary from person to person. As the condition worsens the intensity continues to vary, patients report that some days are less painful that other days. Although the symptoms of fibromyalgia vary, most likely the symptoms will never go away– it will be a condition that you experience for […]

What is Fibromyalgia?

July 3rd, 2008

Fibromyalgia syndrome is a painful condition that is hard to diagnose at times. This condition is characterized by fatigue, pain, and tender points all through your body– specifically in the soft tissue of the body such as muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Many times, even a small amount of pressure or contact will cause extreme pain […]