Fibromyalgia
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - Understanding Fibromyalgia Treatment
Posted in Educating Others
Here is an interesting article on fibromyalgia from WebMD.

Understanding Fibromyalgia - Treatment

How Do I Know If I Have It?

Before fibromyalgia treatment can begin a doctor must diagnose the condition.

Some experts think that fibromyalgia is underdiagnosed.  It can be difficult to diagnose because many of its symptoms are the same as those of other conditions, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, underactive thyroid, Lyme disease, lupus, and multiple chemical sensitivity.  Fibromyalgia is usually diagnosed after other possible causes have been ruled out.

To diagnose fibromyalgia, your doctor will take a thorough history and do physical and neurological exams.  He or she may order laboratory tests to rule out other conditions.  They will also determine whether you have any tender points, the key distinguishing symptom of fibromyalgia.  Some doctors use the American College of Rheumatology guidelines that require a minimum of 11 out of 18 tender points for a fibromyalgia diagnosis.  Others believe that fewer than 11 tender points may indicate fibromyalgia, particularly if you also have severe fatigue and widespread pain that has lasted more than three months.

Because of the difficulty in diagnosing fibromyalgia, it is best to see a doctor who is knowledgeable about the condition, such as a rheumatologist.  Diagnosis is important because the earlier fibromyalgia is detected, the sooner you can make lifestyle changes to reduce the symptoms.

What Are the Treatments?

There is no cure for fibromyalgia, and people with the condition usually have it for life.  However, it is not likely to get worse as you age and it does not damage your muscles, tendons, or ligaments.  Many people are able to reduce their symptoms with a combination of exercise, medication, physical therapy and relaxation.

Lifestyle Choices

A vital part of treating fibromyalgia is frequent, low-impact aerobic exercise.  Examples include walking, biking, water aerobics, and swimming.  Exercise tends to reduce pain and tenderness and to improve muscle fitness and sleep.  Stretching is also important and may help reduce stiffness and pain.

At first, pain and fatigue may make it difficult for you to exercise.  Keep in mind that persisting with an exercise routine may reduce your symptoms, while becoming unfit may make symptoms worse.  If you have not exercised recently, be sure to talk with your doctor before you begin an exercise program, and start slowly.  Your doctor or a physical therapist can help you work up to 20 to 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week.

Better-quality sleep may also help reduce fibromyalgia symptoms.  Low-dose tricyclic antidepressants help relieve sleep problems and pain in many people with fibromyalgia.  Also, try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day; some people notice that their symptoms get worse when they stay up just an hour or two later than usual.

Avoid alcohol and caffeine.  These disrupt deep, restorative sleep and may aggravate your symptoms.

Relaxation techniques can help relieve muscle tension and reduce stress.  Evaluating the causes of stress and learning new ways to cope may also lessen symptoms.

Medication

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, ketoprofen, and aspirin) or other pain medication (such as Ultram) may help relieve muscle pain.  For a particularly tender area, your health care provider may inject a local anesthetic to provide relief that typically lasts about two to three month

At-Home Remedies

Applying heat or cold packs to painful areas may relieve symptoms temporarily. Staying warm and improving your posture may also help. Reducing stress may reduce symptoms and may even eliminate them in mild cases. Pace yourself with work, household chores, and social activities -- don't take on too much.

Take a proactive role in learning about fibromyalgia to help control it, and be vigilant about following your treatment plan.  Emotional support is very important, too.  Living with fibromyalgia may be difficult if your family, friends, or employer do not understand the condition.  Seek out supportive family, friends, clergy, support groups or a mental health counselor.

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Saturday, July 7, 2007 - Blueberry Oatmeal Recipe...Suitable for IBS
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Here is a healthy recipe for oatmeal. Oatmeal helps lower cholesterol, provides beneficial soluble fiber, and is filling.

Makes 1 serving:

1/2 cup rolled oatmeal (not instant)

1 cup vanilla soy or rice milk

1 teaspoon brown sugar, optional

1/4 cup fresh or unthawed frozen blueberries

Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and

stir well.  Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir.

Microwave 1-2 more minutes until berries pop and 

oatmeal is sufficiently thick.

Enjoy!

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Monday, December 11, 2006 - Probiotics and IBS Symptoms
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Here is another interesting article on probiotics and their effect on IBS symptoms. This gives me hope that soon a probiotic product will be readily available to help those with IBS..diarrhea predominant.

 

Probiotic may help manage IBS symptoms, says Institut Rosell

 
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7/7/2005 - A probiotic formulation developed by French/Canadian company Institut Rosell reduced symptoms associated with IBS in tests on a rat model, writes Dominique Patton.

The company reported the findings at a symposium on neurogasterentology and motility, taking place this week in Toulouse, France.

Researchers at INRA and the Pierre Fabre Research Institute tested the formulation called Lacidofil (Lactobacillus acidophilus rosell-52 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus Rosell-11) on two common IBS symptoms, that were induced in rats through stress - increase in colonic permeability and hypersensitivity of the gut.

Henri Durand, scientific director at Institut Rosell, told NutraIngredients.com that the findings confirmed previous research showing that some strains can act against this type of disease.

In March a team from the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre at Ireland’s University College Cork reported that IBS patients who consumed a malted milk drink containing the Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 bacteria everyday for eight weeks experienced fewer overall symptoms, abdominal pain and discomfort.

IBS is a long-term condition that usually involves cramping, diarrhoea and constipation. It affects between 10 and 15 per cent of the Irish population and a similar proportion of people in other western countries.

However the precise cause of IBS is not fully understood and there is no cure yet. Treatments are aimed at alleviating symptoms but medication, for those with moderate to severe forms of the disease, does not work for all patients.

Preliminary science has suggested the potential of probiotic bacteria to protect the gut against the condition, although there are only a handful of probiotic products on the market claiming to target the condition.

The French study used two rat models that have been designed by a Toulouse lab to measure the sensitivity and function of gut health.

In the first, scientists implant electrodes into the abdomen muscles of the animals to measure contractions in response to a balloon inserted into the rectum. Increasing the volume usually causes hypersensitivity but in animals pre-treated with the probiotic formulation, no increase in sensitivity was observed, said Durand.

“This is a well-accepted model for gut sensitivity,” he said.

A second experiment measured the permeability of the gut after a stressful situation (restraint of the rats). Inflammation of the gut, a common IBS symptom, increases the permeability of the gut and therefore risk of infection.

The French team tested the strength of the gut wall by looking at how much of a chromium compound could be recovered in the urine.

Again, the probiotic rats were found to have higher protection against increased gut permeability.

“This is a promising step. We are planning a human study to verify these findings,” said Durand. It is likely to start by the end of the year.

The Rosell probiotic is currently used against diarrhoea, another IBS symptom, in markets including central and eastern Europe, the US and Canada.

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Monday, December 11, 2006 - Prebiotics and Probiotics
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Here is an interesting article I just found on a study done on prebiotics and probiotics. This should be of interest to those of us with digestive problems.

 


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Can prebiotics protect probiotics during processing?

By Stephen Daniells
08/12/2006- Using prebiotics as carriers could protect probiotics during processing and storage, as well imparting their own beneficial effects in the finished product, suggests new research from Finland.

Scientists from the Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT) investigated the capabilities of various prebiotic fibres to protect the stability and viability of probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus strains during freeze-drying, storage in freeze-dried form and after formulation into apple juice and chocolate-coated breakfast cereals.

“The present study indicated that some fibre preparations have the potential in technological applications in protecting probiotic viability and stability during processing and storage in food matrices,” wrote lead author Maria Saarela in the International Journal of Food Microbiology.

“Currently food products combining probiotics with prebiotics or fibres are gaining more interest and are introduced into the market. These kinds of products would attain added value if the fibre could protect probiotic cells during down-stream processing, formulation and/or storage and thus improve their viability and stability.”

Most foods containing probiotic bacteria are found in the refrigerated section of supermarkets as the bacteria is destroyed by heat and other processing conditions.

This has given the dairy sector, already used to handling live bacteria for the manufacture of yoghurt, a major advantage in probiotic foods - probiotic drinking yoghurts are currently the fastest growing dairy product in Europe.

But increasing research has focused on expanding protecting probiotics during processing and expanding the food categories available to prebiotics. Such an avenue of research has led companies like Cell Biotech from Korea using a dual-coating to protect probiotics against oxygen, acid, moisture and high temperatures for use in emerging new product categories such as breakfast cereals and smoothies.

Maria Saarela told NutraIngredients.com that by choosing the right combination of pre- and probiotic the stability of the latter could be enhanced for a specific application.

“If the fibre effect is also wanted, then more of the same carrier substrate can be added directly into the product,” she said.

Focussing on the L. rhamnosus strains E-97800 (E800) and E-94522 (E522) from VTT culture collection, probiotic-prebiotic pairs were prepared with a range of fibres, including oat flour (10 and 20 per cent beta-glucan, Natureal, Suomen Viljava Oy), apple fibre, wheat dextrin (Nutriose FB, Roquette), polydextrose (Litesse, Danisco) and inulin (Raftiline, Orafti).

“Skim milk supplemented with polydextrose has been used to spray-dry probiotics, but with fairly poor results (regarding the addition of polydextrose),” said Saarela. “Wheat dextrin and oat flour have not been studied before, as far as I know.”

The VTT researchers report that different adhesion properties of the probiotic strains to the various fibre preparations, with the L. rhamnosus E800 found to be highly adherent, while E522 adhesion was relatively poor.

“Good adhesion to fibre preparations is not a common feature among lactic acid bacteria,” said the researchers.

They also said that, of all the fibre carriers studied, wheat dextrin and polydextrose had the most potential as carriers for the L. rhamnosus strains for freeze-drying, with both survival and storage stability at 37 degrees Celsius reported to be comparable to the sucrose control carrier.

When incorporated into the chocolate-coated breakfast cereals, the researchers reported that wheat dextrin and polydextrose again proved to be better carriers.

However, when formulated into the low pH apple juice (pH3.5) the oat flour with 20 per cent beta-glucan showed the best potential for carriers of fresh probiotic cells during storage.

“Perhaps the main finding in this study was that different fibres can be used in different applications: polydextrose and dextrin were good freeze-drying carriers and for dry applications whereas oat rich in beta-glucan was a good carrier for fresh cells in apple juice,” Saarela told this website.

The study was funded by the National Technology Agency of Finland, and as part of the European Commission’s RTD programme, “Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources”.

Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology
November 2006, Volume 112, Issue 2, Pages 171-178
“Fibres as carriers for Lactobacillus rhamnosus during freeze-drying and storage in apple juice and chocolate-coated breakfast cereals”
Authors: M. Saarela, I. Virkajärvi, L. Nohynek, A. Vaari and J. Mättö

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Monday, September 11, 2006 - Acid Reflux
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I feel like I am back to "normal", whatever that is, after my bout with food poisoning. I felt ill in one form or another for 6 days. After the vomiting and diarrhea I was very weak and tired. Perhaps this is usual for food poisoning or perhaps it takes a greater toll on those of us with fibromyalgia. I am trying to be careful about what I eat, how much I eat, and when I eat.

One of my doctors gave me some advice a month ago. Because I have acid reflux he indicated I should take my prescribed medicine for that condition in the evening before going to bed. He said the medicine is the most effective the first few hours after taking it, so when you are lying down is the time when you want it to be most effective. During the day gravity helps you digest your food but at night your stomach acid can wash back up, causing the symptoms of acid reflux.

This doctor indicated that we should eat our heaviest meals at breakfast and lunch when we are active and upright. That way we burn more calories and gravity is at work. At supper/dinner we should eat our lightest meal.  We should not eat or drink anything within three hours of bedtime so that we will not have the acid reflux problems as badly nor will all that food just turn to...you know what....that terrible fat we hate.

I am trying to follow this advice. The doctor claimed this will also help reduce weight. I will keep you advised as to whether this is the case.
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Tuesday, September 5, 2006 - Food Poisoning
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I have been suffering symptoms of what I believe to be food poisoning. I started out with vomiting then diarrhea. In searching for information on food poisoning I came upon a site that lists different types of food poisoning and the related symptoms. If you are interested in this topic I will include the link to the webpage of interest.
http://www.sdbest.com/Food_Safety/food_bacteria.html
I found this to be quite helpful in eliminating potential types of bacteria by reading the onset of symptoms.
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Wednesday, August 2, 2006 - Nutritional Support for Fibromyalgia
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Do you use any nutritional supplements for your fibromyalgia syndrome? If so, do you feel that these supplements help? I am interested in how those with fibromyalgia use nutrition and nutritional supplements to help them feel better.
I use some Nikken supplements and some supplements from various online physician's sites. Some of the supplements are for joint support, liver support, brain support, female support, serotonin levels, and energy levels. I would like to know whether others are using any of these products and whether they have noticed any difference in their symptoms.
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Please share your experiences with nutrition and nutritional supplements. This might help others dealing with fibromyalgia syndrome.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - The Cost of Record Heat Hits More Than Just Your Wallet
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Here is an interesting article I happened upon when surfing the web for fibromyalgia information. I haven't heard of this group before...healthy divas.


 
The Cost of Record Heat Hits More Than Just Your Wallet



Healthy Divas is embarking on a national campaign to educate consumers about the issue of fluoridated water and provide solutions to help them eliminate this unnecessary toxin from their lives.

South Jordan, Utah (PRWEB) July 25, 2006 -- As heat waves continue to grip the nation, people are advised to drink extra water and avoid dehydration. This advice comes with a hefty healthcare price, especially if you have autoimmune diseases like MS, Fibromyalgia or diabetes. Tap water contains chemical additives that are harmful to the autoimmune population. With one out of twenty women in the U.S. having an autoimmune disease, heat waves create a healthcare epidemic.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has advised anyone with a compromised immune system to consult their physician before drinking tap water. Healthy Divas, an organization dedicated to educating people about autoimmune diseases, has taken this warning one step further by advising individuals with autoimmune disease to avoid tap water altogether.

According to Heidi Whitaker, co-founder of Healthy Divas, “Our clients complain of increasing autoimmune symptoms, as temperatures rise. These include heart palpitations, numbness, relentless fatigue, and pain. The first thing we ask is if they have increased their consumption of fluoridated tap water, as these symptoms are often indicative of fluoride toxicity.”

Healthy Divas is not alone in their findings. Dr. George L. Waldbott, using double-blind tests, was able to determine that fluoridated water causes muscular weakness, chronic fatigue, headaches, skin rashes, joint pain, and tingling in the extremities.

According to the Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products handbook, “fluoride is more poisonous than lead and just slightly less poisonous than arsenic.” The Physicians Desk Reference reads, "In hypersensitive individuals, fluorides occasionally cause skin eruptions such as atopic dermatitis, eczema, or urticaria. Gastric distress, headache, and weakness have also been reported."

With vast evidence showing that fluoride is connected to numerous health issues, why is it still added to our drinking water? “Fluoridation of municipal tap water is voluntary at the state or community level,” states Kathy Browning, co-founder of Healthy Divas. “We can’t comprehend why they still add fluoride. Since the 1950’s, research has proven time and again that it is unsafe. We do know that when our clients eliminate fluoride, many of their symptoms are alleviated.”

Whitaker adds, “When speaking at conferences, attendees are shocked to learn the damage fluoride causes, particularly to those with lupus and diabetes. One of the first things we educate our clients about is the dangerous effects of fluoride.”

Besides tap water, fluoride can be found in toothpaste, certain vitamins, black and green tea, and most insecticides. Healthy Divas is now embarking on a national campaign to educate consumers about the issue of fluoridated water and provide solutions to help them eliminate this unnecessary toxin from their lives.

Facing a potential healthcare crisis due to record heat waves, Healthy Divas has elected to be proactive and provide a complimentary copy of their new book, “Conquering Autoimmunity”, available at their website. Browning states, “We believe it is our responsibility to educate our visitors and help them regain control of their lives. We are eager to share our knowledge and help individuals learn how to reduce the effects of extreme heat.”

For more information on how to better cope with autoimmune related issues and download a free copy of “Conquering Autoimmunity”, visit www.healthydivas.com.

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Do you have any comments on flouride being harmful to our health?

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Thursday, July 20, 2006 - Fibromyalgia, Tools for Survival
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Fibromyalgia, Tools for Survival
by: Kristy Haugen

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition categorized as a form of arthritis. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Common symptoms of fibromyalgia include fatigue, headaches, painful menstrual periods, tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, morning stiffness, multiple tender points on the body, and sleep difficulty. Common sites of pain include the back, shoulders, neck, pelvic girdle, and hands but any body part may be affected.

The cause of fibromyalgia is not known. However, many factors can contribute to fibromyalgia. Researchers believe that disturbances in sleep patterns may be a cause of fibromyalgia rather than a symptom. Viral or bacterial infections may also be a trigger. Injury or trauma that affects the central nervous system may be a cause of fibromyalgia. An imbalance in neurotransmitters in the brain may also be a cause of fibromyalgia. Serotonin is one such neurotransmitter that researchers believe is linked to cause fibromyalgia along with depression, migraines, and gastrointestinal distress. Abnormalities in the autonomic nervous system may be a cause of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia may also be caused by changes in muscle metabolism such as deconditioning and decreased blood flow.

Fibromyalgia affects people in early and middle adulthood but can affect children as well. Those affected by rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or ankylosing spondylitis are more likely to develop fibromyalgia. A family history of fibromyalgia also increases the chance of developing this disorder. Those with sleep disorders such as restless legs syndrome or sleep apnea have an increased risk of developing fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia is not a progressive or life threatening disease. The symptoms of fibromyalgia vary in intensity. There are many treatments that can improve the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

Certain medications can treat the pain involved with fibromyalgia. Certain analgesics used to treat fibromyalgia include: acetaminophen, NSAID’s (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), and Ultram (Tramadol). These medications may be used in conjunction with each other for better pain relief. However, Ultram must be prescribed by a physician while NSAID’s (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) are available over the counter.

Antidepressants may be prescribed by your doctor to treat fibromyalgia. Such antidepressant medications that may be prescribed include: Pamelor, Elavil, Doxepin, Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft. These medications may be prescribed in conjunction with each other. These medications treat serotonin levels in the brain and may also promote sleep.

Those affected with muscle pain and spasms may need to take a muscle relaxant such as Flexeril at bedtime. Your doctor may also prescribe a benzodiazepine to promote sleep and help relax muscles. Certain sleep medications such as Ambien are classified as a benzodiazepine. However, these medications are not recommended for long term use because of the increased risk of dependence.

Your doctor may help you to create a unique treatment program involving cognitive-behavioral therapy and an interdisciplinary program. Cognitive-behavioral therapy involves teaching patients to deal with stressful situations. Interdisciplinary treatment programs may involve relaxation techniques, biofeedback, and education regarding chronic pain.

Self care is also very important in treating fibromyalgia. Self care includes reducing stress, achieving adequate sleep, exercising regularly, and eating a healthy diet. There are also alternative therapies that might help alleviate the stress and pain associated with fibromyalgia. These therapies include chiropractic care, massage therapy, meditation, yoga, acupressure, physical therapy, light aerobics, aromatherapy, herbs, nutritional supplements, myofascial release therapy, application of heat/cold, and acupuncture.

Visiting a doctor of osteopathy may be beneficial for treating fibromyalgia. Doctors of osteopathy are licensed to perform the same therapies and procedures as medical doctors but are also taught the use of manipulation to address joint and spinal problems. A doctor of osteopathy may be more apt to see the subtle signs of fibromyalgia.

There is no cure for fibromyalgia yet, but hope is on the horizon. The fibromyalgia patient has many resources to help deal with this disorder such as support groups, organizations, and medical professionals to help improve your quality of life. Fibromyalgia is not life threatening and treatments tend to improve the severity of the symptoms over time. There are many tools that the fibromyalgia sufferer can use to become a fibromyalgia survivor!

About The Author

Kristy Haugen is a mother and an experienced nurse. She also has a bachelor degree in Biology and Chemistry. She writes to inform consumers about nutrition and health topics. Learn more about pain relief and arthritis at http://painreliefarticles.vitaminmaniac.com. Learn more about vitamins and your health at http://blog.vitaminmaniac.com. Copyright 2006 Kristy Haugen
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Friday, July 14, 2006 - Key Words For Fibromyalgia Article by NIAMS
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Here are some key words for the series of fibromyalgia articles I posted from NIAMS-Questions and Answers About Fibromyalgia.

  • Adrenal Glands - A pair of endocrine glands located on the surface of the kidneys.  The adrenal glands produce corticosteroid hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and the reproductive hormones.

  • Arthritis - Literally means joint inflammation, but is often used to indicate a group of more than 100 rheumatic diseases.  These diseases affect not only the joints but also other connective tissues of the body, including important supporting structures, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments, as well as the protective covering of internal organs

  • Analgesic - A medication or treatment that relieves pain.
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  • Connective Tissue - The supporting framework of the body and its internal organs.

  • Chronic Disease - An illness that lasts for a long time, often a lifetime.


  • Cortisol - A hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, important for normal carbohydrate metabolism and for a healthy response to stress.

  • Fibrous capsule - A tough wrapping of tendons and ligaments that surrounds the joint.

  • Fibromyalgia - A chronic syndrome that causes pain and stiffness throughout the connective tissues that support and move the bones and joints.  Pain and localized tender points occur in the muscles, particularly  those that support the neck, spine, shoulders, and hip.  The disorder includes widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances.

  • Inflammation - A characteristic reaction of tissues to injury or disease.  It is marked by four signs: swelling, redness, heat, and pain.  Inflammation is not a symptom of fibromyalgia.

  • Joint - A junction where two bones meet.  Most joints are composed of cartilage, joint space, fibrous capsule, synovium, and ligaments.

  • Ligaments - Bands of cordlike tissue that connect bone to bone.

  • Muscle - A structure composed of bundles of specialized cells that, when stimulated by nerve impulses, contract and produce movement.

  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)A group of drugs, such as aspirin and aspirin-like drugs, used to reduce inflammation that causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling.

  • Pituitary gland - a pea-sized gland attached beneath the hypothalamus at the base of the skull that secretes many hormones essential to bodily functioning.  The secretion of pituitary hormones is regulated by chemicals produced in the hypothalamus.

  • Sleep disorder - A disorder in which a person has difficulty achieving restful, restorative sleep.  In addition to other symptoms, people with fibromyalgia usually have a sleep disorder.

  • Tender points - Specific places on the body where a person with fibromyalgia feels pain in response to slight pressure.
  • Tendons - Fibrous cords that connect muscle to bone.
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Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - Do You or a Loved One Have Fibromyalgia?
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Do you or a loved one have fibromyalgia? If so, I would love to hear from you. What are your symptoms? How do you cope with this syndrome? Have you found any particular things that help decrease symptoms? Do you take medication for fibromyalgia? If so, does it seem to help?
Please share your story and/or experiences. Your input could help others who are struggling with this problem.
DonnaZ

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