what is fibromyalgia?

Answer 1

ask me

Answer 2

It is not just a form of Muscular pain, but a type of neurotransmitter dysfunction. (these tell the brain what to do) One of the symptoms is a type of dysfunctional sleep, as soon as the person reaches a deep sleep, brain waves intrude and the person jolts back into a shallow sleep. Suffers are not only denied a refreshing sleep but cannot heal their soft tissues as others can, also if a person is immobile for some time their muscles become rigid and painful. Some also have morning stiffness. neurotransmitters affect every part of the body, so symptoms can be felt all over
FM symptoms can change from hour to hour and day to day and can often worsen with changes in barometer pressure.

I hope this helps.

Answer 3

This disease is one of the many grouped under the name " mixed connective tissue diseases ". It is when you catch a cold and your body makes anti-bodies to fight off the germs you feel ache and kind of like you are coming down with the flu. There are 18 trigger points on your body and a good doctor knows where they are . , If the doctor presses on these points and causes pain then they determine you have fibr0myalgia. I was diagojnised about 15 years ago. I live as normal a life as I can. I can not do a lot of physicial things and I can not walk anymore but I still have the use of my arms and hands. I design jewelry, and do other crafts. I can still cook some ( I love to do that ) and I will keep a positive attitude that I will beat this thing eventually.God bless you and keep on trying Dianne

Answer 4

From the web site below:
"FMS (fibromyalgia syndrome) is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is still unknown. Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons – the soft fibrous tissues in the body."

Answer 5

Fibro is a unique syndrome of diseases and problems. Some say it is a result of the brain sending misfired signals. The brain even has the tendency to "remember" pain and to continue sending signals for the body to hurt, instead of stop hurting. Pain is not the only thing that comes with FMS, though. I have had fibro since I was 11, (I'm 24 now,) and with it has come a whole, vicious cycle of diseases and problems; Graves Disease, Non-Restorative Sleep Disorder, Hypertension, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Colitis, Trans-mandibular Joint Disorder, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cushing's Syndrome, Restless Leg, and Tremors. But don't think that EVERYONE with Fibro will have these problems. Fibro has a broad range of severity in patients. I am one of the more unfortunate sufferers. I have not known a pain-free moment since it was triggered after being pushed down a flight of stairs in Middle School. I'm not joking either. But I know people with Fibro who can take two Advil and be fine the whole day. It is because of that, we Fibro-people have a rather sad tendency to be called "crazy" or that we are "faking" My whole family, aside from my uncle, Kevin (who I live with), DO NOT BELIEVE THAT I HAVE ANYTHING WRONG WITH ME. THEY ACCUSE ME OF FAKING TO GET OUT OF WORK AND TO GET "ATTENTION"!
Fibro cannot be found in your blood, with X-Rays, what have you. But we DO have a test that can help your Dr. identify the illness. A person with Fibro has 18 tenderpoints on their bodies. If you have a certain number of these, well, sorry folks you have Fibro. (I have all 18, I'm sorry to say.) But the most important thing you must remember about us is that just because we can do something one day, doesn't mean we can do it the next day. I cannot hold a regular job. Pain pills do nothing for me, not even Vicodin. I am left to live with the pain from the moment I wake up, to the moment I fall asleep. As a result, I am forced to live on the measly wages of SSI. But I am trying to get a career in Real Estate started. I can make my own hours and have the security of a well-paid job. Swimming and Yoga have helped me too. As well as meditation. I try to hold onto a normal life as much as I can, but some days just are too much for me. I keep myself busy with friends and hobbies, but the pain is always there and always standing in my way. If anyone wants to know more from a patient or has fibro and looking for someone to "feel your pain", lol, please feel free to contact me! ^_^

Answer 6

It is a medical condition that can be very painful and is frequently mistaken as lupus. This is a good website for information http://www.fmnetnews.com/ as is this http://www.fmaware.org/

Fibro tends to occur more frequently in women than in men. There is not a treatment for it, however, some physicians will perscribe antidepresant medication as a tool for management of the condition.

I have suffered from fibro for many years and have on many occations not been able to walk due to the pain. One key to management of fibro (as with most other medial conditions) is a healthy diet with some exercise. Walking is one of the best.

Answer 7

it seems to be as different as people are go to fibrohugs.com to read all about it they also have a chat room where u can talk to others that have it. I've had it since 2000. It's not deadly but not curable either just a lot of pain if u want to talk more email me [e-mail]

Answer 8

The term combines "fibro" - which means fibrous, with "my" - muscles and "algia" - pain. It is a collection of symptoms, rather than a specific disease. Please see the webpages for more details on Fibromyalgia.

Answer 9

That is a term that basically means "we don't know exactly what is wrong with you." But at least it is a diagnosis they can give out in case you need SSI or other compensation.

Answer 10

reading this i think i have it!
my body feels battered all the time!

doh! kryptonite in here!