In 1999, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. For those curious enough to read on, that is a pain syndrome. What is a pain syndrome? Is it a disease? The adjective *Syndrome* is given to a group of symptoms that act as a criteria to be met for diagnosis.
Clear as mud I am sure. I could go into at this point, the trigger points, and what those criteria's are, but there are extensive websites on the subject and most, if not all, will be adequate in explaining it all.
Instead, I'd like to explore, the treatment of Fibromyalgia patients. It seems that the consensus in the medical community is to under treat, under research and under fund Fibromyalgia. As some would play a race card in a given situation, I could throw in the feminist view, that if men were primarily afflicted, there would be relief by now, but I won't go there...or did I already?
That aside, the medical community as a whole are still (I say still in regard to the fact that Fibromyalgia has been diagnosed since the 1900's, back then called Fibrositis)arguing among themselves as to whether Fibromyalgia exists at all.
Some are of the persuasion that Fibromyalgia is actually somatic. Others still believe it is an actual disease that encompasses several other syndromes as well. Noteworthy are the overlaps in several syndromes, a few of which are Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome,Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome,Restless Leg Syndrome. The list goes on, with symptoms, causes, and theories, that do nothing more than confuse patients, and it would seem doctors. Treatment, or the lack there of is of the most import. My experience with the medical community is that there is a lack of compassion in the treatment of pain. I can see that with all the sue happy people of our time, the medical community is at best gun-shy. It is a catch 22, as well, that a doctor is held to JACO standards with rules on adequate pain management, all the while held to strict standards on what they can prescribe to treat pain with. Due to many who have abused the system, by over prescribing and/or patients and the illegal sales of medicine,patient abuse, and malpractice lawsuits, doctors prescribe only those drugs that are not going to raise red flags.
I have been told personally by the pain specialist, that Fibromyalgia cannot be successfully treated, but that I should take walks and talk to my plants. I am infuriated by the lack of compassion. I am not sure that medicine is even the answer, since I have never responded to any, thus far. I have come to the point in my quest for relief, of realizing that pain relief is mostly found in massage, electrostimulis, and relaxation. Fatigue is a big factor in Fibromyalgia, and when that is successfully treated, productivity and self worth returns.
There is a balance needed, in the medical field, and in the regulatory fields. It is not prudent for the two to be working against each other; the two should become a cohesive entity. This entity,as such, should seek answers, make the patient and the doctor proactive, offer solutions, throw rules and fear out the window and explore the possibilities...ah, yes, Utopia. Always just out of reach, yet if you aren't seeking are you really living?
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2 comments:
I hear what you're saying - I also have FMS, and its infuriating how little research goes into it, and how few people believe anything is wrong with you. I started blogging about it too - originally just to be heard, really, but now certain medications have kicked in and life is a lot better, and my blog has really just turned into a kind of everyday diary, with occasional posts ranting about health and FMS
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Luck and blessings...
I am also one of many people suffered much pain of Fibromyalgia. I went from doctor to doctor to look for answers regarding my condition. It's really difficult to lead a normal life having this kind of illness. I just want to give helpful information for all fibromyalgia sufferers.
Fibromyalgia is a condition where you feel chronic pain in certain parts of your body; it is a muscular pain especially around the joints. There can also be centralized pain felt in the spinal chord, brain, neck shoulders etc. People with fibromyalgia generally complain of pain in the joints, but it actually is the muscles and the tendons around it that cause the pain, it can be excruciating sometimes and can be a continuous throbbing pain. People suffering from Fibromyalgia also show symptoms of depression, sleeplessness, irritable bowel syndrome, stress and many others, which are caused due to the pain.
Rid Fibromyalgia provides a simple process to helps you eliminate all your symptoms of fibromyalgia and enjoy living your life again. This will provides us the best and most effective solutions on how to rid ourselves from pain.
The Rid Fibromyalgia provides an eBook entitled “Heal the Body” that will teach you the best diet that will allow you to eat your way to wellness, it will also document which vitamins and supplements will target and reverse the illness, how to achieve pain relief through acupuncture, what exercises are safe and will work, and what type of medications may make you sicker, and what will work. This eBook takes a step by step approach in showing you how to rid yourself of the pain naturally so that you can take back your life.
We must know the symptoms of this illness. For us to know what would be the approach we will going to apply. Here's Signs and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia and steps to treat it naturally.
We must also be responsible and aware to the things to gain and cope up with this kind of illness. Eating nutritious food with regular exercise would be result to a better life. Here's Basic Tips in Coping Fibromyalgia.
If we say Fibromyalgia Diet, there is no specific recommended diet for fibromyalgia. But a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals can certainly help in coping with the illness. Magnesium rich vegetables are recommended for patient's suffering from fibromyalgia. Here's some information for you to help in Fibromyalgia Diet.
We must also think that vitamins are important for Fibromyalgia sufferers. This will give us additional energy and strength to kept a healthy living. But of course, you must be aware that not all vitamins are effective or directly gives you a good result. Find the best vitamins that would easily give a good response if your taking it. The best thing is your healed and keep your body healthy as possible. Here's The Benefit of Vitamins for us to know why vitamins are important for fibromyalgia sufferers.
Also feel free to view this video Fibromyalgia Help. It really gives good information for those who have Fibromyalgia and encourage not to give up because in every pain your getting through has a good solution in the end.
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