How many people know what this disease is (without looking it up first)?
I'm curious, because I've had to explain this many times in regards to my mother and father. I am also exhibiting symptoms.
Thanks for your time and honesty!
2007-08-27 06:13:34 · 6 answers · asked by Chelsea P 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I'm sorry for those of you who have answered who have FM. Really, I was looking for a response from others who may or may not know about the disease ... unfortunately, I think my perceptions have been confirmed. Unless you have it, know someone who does, or you're an MD, you probably don't know what Fibro is.
Sad.
2007-08-28 03:17:06 · update #1
Pain your muscles, ligaments and tendons, being tired and lots of tender points. Pain all the time basicaly. I am sorry hear that your family has this and hope you don't!!
2007-08-27 06:19:35 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suffer from fibro and i wouldn't wish it on anyone. there is no definitive test for fibro. there is NO cure for fibro. there are many symptoms, the main one being chronic unexplained pain in joints and muscles. extreme fatigue, sleep problems, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome, memory problems are other symptoms. doctors believe it has something to do with our central nervous system. it is, indeed, very hard to explain. that is why i got books for my family and friends. Fibromyalgia for Dummies seemed appropriate! when people ask what it is, i tell them "it's like having severe arthritis, the flu and chronic fatigue all at the same time." of course, we don't look sick, so we are often mocked...and there are days when we feel mostly normal. all of this doesn't help with the naysayers. i try to eat as healthy as i can, drink green tea, lots of water and i take the OPC along with the B-12 Complex. it helps IMMENSELY! though, it by NO means can cure you. i also take a "cocktail" of meds prescribed by my doctor. every person is different, so your meds will differ. i really hope you don't have it! get a knowledgeable doctor and take the tender points test...it is a start. good luck.
2007-08-27 15:02:40 · answer #2 · answered by sassy1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do i have this disease.it causes a lot of pain and im on meds for it.i have so much pain and its hard to do anything.i have tryed walking and good luck i have problem with it and many other things,so to answer your question.its sleepless nigths,lots of pain,and being able to do things when you can but not always.so if you have this i really wish you good luck.because i have chronic pain with this,i really hope you dont have this.i would'nt wish fibro on anyone,because everyone says to me oh you dont look sick,but i am.oh yeah and lots of crying because of the pain and depression too pain,pain,pain
2007-08-28 07:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know many people who recovered from this illness by taking strong Antioxidants like OPC.
2007-08-27 13:35:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.fibromyalgiasource.com has lots of information about Fibromyalgia and may be able to provide you with some information.
2007-08-28 10:52:53 · answer #5 · answered by sideline2084 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i mean basically it's unexplained pain.
it's a word for someone who is in pain and the doctor can't figure out why. there's no cure, no real medical treatment. i recommend yoga.
2007-08-27 13:18:08 · answer #6 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋