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Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is a debilitating chronic syndrome (constellation of signs and symptoms) characterized by diffuse or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain, fatigue, and a wide range of other symptoms. It is not contagious, and recent studies suggest that people with fibromyalgia may be genetically predisposedIt affects more females than males, with a ratio of 9:1 by ACR (American College of Rheumatology) criteria [http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic790.htm. Fibromyalgia is seen in 3% to 6% of the general population, and is most commonly diagnosed in individuals between the ages of 20 and 50. The nature of fibromyalgia is not well understood, with many frustrated physicians driven to accusing their patients of feigning illness. There are few, if any, treatments available, and there is no cure, but the disease is not life-threatening.
History
Fibromyalgia has been studied since the early-1800s and referred to by a variety of former names, including muscular rheumatism and fibrositis. The term fibromyalgia was coined in 1976 to more accurately describe the symptoms, from the Latin word fibra, meaning fiber, myo, meaning muscle,and the Greek word algos, meaning pain.
Fibromyalgia was once considered an autoimmune disorder, but laboratory results reveal no disturbance of the immune system, although reactivated viral infection has been identified in a subset of patients. Much to the dismay of patients, it was classified as a psychosomatic disorder, most prominently by psychiatrists at the Institute of Psychiatry at Kings College London and by Harvard psychiatrist Jonathan Barsky. Many researchers disagree with this classification.
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went for coffee with a good friend checked out books If i had money i would have bought The Oxford Book Of Essays + Fibromyalgia For Dummies
guidedstepz (Crystal Webb) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:11:54 -0000
went for coffee with a good friend checked out books If i had money i would have bought The Oxford Book Of Essays + Fibromyalgia For Dummies
anyone have any tips for the scalp rash u get with fibromyalgia? or just scalp rash in general??
chelekell (Michele Kellenbenz) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:10:07 -0000
anyone have any tips for the scalp rash u get with fibromyalgia? or just scalp rash in general??
FibroWorld - Extensive information on fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and myofascial pain syndrome.
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American College of Rheumatology - Fibromyalgia Fact Sheet - Reviews the possible causes, health impact, diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia
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Canberra Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Pages - Information and resources from Australia on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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eMedicine Health - Fibromyalgia - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of fibromyalgia.
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Fibrodoc.org - Fibromyalgia information by experts who are also FM patients, with discussion board.
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Fibromyalgia and Fibrositis - The symptoms, causes (etiology), and a safe, practical, non-pharmacological, science-based solution to fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia Cure? - In-depth review of fibromyalgia symptoms and treatment by Blair Lamb, M.D. Focus is on pain information, treatment and relief.
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Fibromyalgia FAQ for Patients - Answers to patient's frequently asked questions about fibromyalgia, by David Nye, MD.
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