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UNDERSTANDING FIBROMYALGIA
An Explanatory Photo Gallery By Maggie LohmillerPhotos Courtesy of Google
What is Fibromyalgia?
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“…chronic widespread muscular pain and symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, stiffness, cognitive and memory problems, and symptoms of depression and anxiety…”
- American College of Rheumatology
Common Symptoms
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Above shows a short list of the most common symptoms.
Fibromyalgia Cycle
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Symptoms tend to appear in a cyclical series.
The 18 Tender Points
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Fibromyalgia sufferers experience tenderness in the parts of the body illustrated above.
Stressors Can Exacerbate Symptoms
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Patients were polled on what stressors aggravate their symptoms.
Treatments: Medication
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There are few fibromyalgia-specific drugs, however there are numerous other types of drugs
prescribed to best fit the patient’s symptoms.
Treatments: Alternative and Complementary
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Diet, massage therapy, exercise, stress-management, acupuncture, herbal supplements,
and ample sleep are all treatments for Fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia Awareness
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The mission of the National Fibromyalgia Association is to bring awareness and promote research about this disorder.