61. Fibromyalgia FAQ For Patients Answers to patient's frequently asked questions about fibromyalgia, by David Nye, MD. http://www.hsc.missouri.edu/fibro/fm-pt.html

A Patient's Frequently Asked Questions about Fibromyalgia By: David Nye MD (nyeda@uwec.edu) What is Fibromyalgia? What Causes it? How is it Treated? ... How to find a Fibromyalgia Specialist What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a common and disabling disorder affecting 2-4% of the population, women more often than men. Despite the condition's frequency, the diagnosis is often missed. Patients with fibromyalgia usually ache all over, sleep poorly, are stiff on waking, and are tired all day. They are prone to headaches, memory and concentration problems, dizziness, numbness and tingling, itching, fluid retention, crampy abdominal or pelvic pain and diarrhea, and several other symptoms. There are no diagnostic lab or x-ray abnormalities, but a physician can confirm the diagnosis by finding tender points in characteristic locations. Fibromyalgia often runs in families, suggesting an inherited predisposition. It may lie dormant until triggered by an infection, injury, stress, or sleep disturbance. It is closely related to the chronic fatigue and irritable bowel syndromes and to migraines. Some have suggested that these are all just different facets of the same underlying disorder. What causes it?

62. Fibromyalgia - Overview, Symptoms, Causes & Diagnosis - Neurologychannel fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal syndrome characterized by pain, achiness, tenderness, and stiffness in the muscle tissue, ligaments, and tendons. http://www.neurologychannel.com/fibromyalgia/

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement FIBROMYALGIA Overview Risk Factors Causes Symptoms ... Find a Neurologist CONDITIONS ADHD ALS Alzheimer's Disease Autism ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cephalic Disorders Cerebral Palsy Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Chronic Pain Dementia Encephalitis Epilepsy ... Guillain-Barre Syndrome Headache Huntington's Disease Hydrocephalus Lou Gehrig's Disease ... Traumatic Brain Injury Vertigo TREATMENT OPTIONS Botulinum Toxin Therapy Epidural Injection Trigger Point Injection Vagus Nerve Stimulation RESOURCES neurologychannelMD Clinical Trials Links MDLocator ... What Is a Neurologist? Videos ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonials print this ... email this Overview Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal syndrome characterized by pain, achiness, tenderness, and stiffness in the muscle tissue, ligaments, and tendons. It most frequently affects the neck, shoulders, chest, legs, and lower back. Pain is generally accompanied by sleep disorders, fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders, and depression. Many of its symptoms are similar to those of chronic fatigue syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome, and temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ). Incidence and Prevalence It is estimated that 6 to 8 million people in the United States suffer from fibromyalgia. About 80% of patients are women. While fibromyalgia can occur at any age, the highest incidence occurs among women 20 to 40 years of age.

63. Fibromyalgia Treatment Center / Guaifenesin Protocol The fibromyalgia Treatment Center, Inc. provides information on the Guaifenesin Protocol, a treatment for fibromyalgia developed by Dr. R. Paul St. Amand. http://www.guaidoc.com/

The Newsletter! Fibromyalgia Treatment Forum Premier issue published January, 2004 CONTRIBUTE See a list of our contributors and sponsors Shop for a good cause TRANSLATE THIS WEBSITE In recognition of the low-carb craze, we've posted an excellent article just published in USA Today about the trickery being perpetrated by the U.S. food manufacturing industry. Read Low-Carb Trickery and learn how the industry is harming our over-weight population and turning healthy low-carb eating into another unhealthy, and very profitable, scam. You are NOT crazy. If you have fibromyalgia you are ill. You may have been told that whatever you have seems untreatable. You may have been over-medicated by well-intentioned health care providers who wanted desperately to help you. You may have fallen victim to some of the many folks who are making billions of dollars a year off your desperate search for something, anything, that helps. We are here to help. We provide educational materials based on Dr. R. Paul St. Amand's lifetime of work treating fibromyalgia. We raise money to fund legitimate fibromyalgia research.Our mission is to increase knowledge, reduce frustration and most important, to help. Your quality of life is extremely important to us.

64. Rollerflex: An Alternative To Chronic Pain!! Developer of a simple device for eliminating the chronic pain of fibromyalgia and related disorders. http://fibrohelp.tripod.com

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Check out the NEW Hotbot Tell me when this page is updated The End of Chronic Pain What do you think of our website? Let us know here "I suffer from fibromyalgia. Before the RollerFlex , the aches and pain I felt were excruciating. Just by rolling the RollerFlex over the painful areas, the pain diminished right away. You can actually see the color change on your skin due to the increased blood flow due to increased circulation. In my case pain relief was instantaneous. It was wonderful." - Paula R. Now there is a simple yet effective device patent pending for relieving chronic pain. Why suffer when temporary relief is at your finger tips. I f you suffer from fibromyalgia, lower back pain, diabetes, restless leg syndrome, or carpal tunnel or maybe just bad circulation or even tired aching muscles the Roller Flex was made especially for you. After just one session you will see improved circulation reduced swelling in your feet and legs.

65. Familydoctor.org/handouts/070.html familydoctor.org/handouts/061.html More results from familydoctor.org Ask NOAH About Chronic Fatigue and fibromyalgiaAsk NOAH About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia. What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(CFS)? What is fibromyalgia? The Basics Causes Diagnosis Glossary. http://familydoctor.org/handouts/070.html

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Pain Disorders Fibromyalgia What is fibromyalgia? What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia? Why do I feel depressed? Does fibromyalgia cause permanent damage? ... What else can I do to relieve my symptoms? Fibromyalgia: What It Is and How to Manage It Printer-friendly version Email this article What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain in the muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. The pain occurs in areas called "tender points." Common tender points are the front of the knees, the elbows, the hip joints and around the neck. Fibromyalgia affects up to 5% of the population, including children. This disorder might be hereditary (run in families), so you may have family members with similar symptoms. Return to top What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia? Increased sensitivity to pain is the main symptom of fibromyalgia. Many other symptoms also occur in people with this disorder. Symptoms may come and go. You may have some degree of constant pain, but the pain may get worse in response to activity, stress, weather changes and other factors. You may have a deep ache or a burning pain. You may have muscle tightening or spasms. Many people have migratory pain (pain that moves around the body). Most people with fibromyalgia feel tired or fatigued (out of energy). This fatigue may be mild or very severe. You may also have trouble sleeping, which may add to the fatigue.

66. Chemical Survivors' Foundation Advice, research and surveys for people with multiple chemical sensitivity, chronic fatigue syndrome (ME), gulf war syndrome, fibromyalgia. Aimed at those in Scotland/UK http://www.chemical-survivors.com

Home Join Us Add a Resource New Resources ... Contact Us Looking for a particular resource? More search options Welcome to the CSF web site. Helping people with chemical sensitivity and chronic fatigue conditions in Scotland and the UK. Chemical A distinct substance obtained by or used in a chemical process Survivor A person who has the knack of surviving afflictions unscathed or overcoming difficulties. Foundation That on which an immaterial thing is based or depends; an underlying principle or source, the basis of a report or belief source: Oxford English Dictionary This web site is not-for-profit. Content is not written by medical personnel unless stated. Content of external websites is not warranted. Information is provided for educational purposes only. Please seek medical advice in all cases. Categories: Current News Health Library Main Archives ... Useful Resources Featured: Advertising Policy 5484 resources! Last Updated: 29-Mar-2004 Home Join Us Add a Resource New Resources ... Chemical Survivors' Foundation TM This web site is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, please consult your own medical practitioner Website production courtesy of Scottish Holiday Info Scottish Vacation Info and by mobile phone

67. Fibromyalgia fibromyalgia. by the Arthritis Foundation, 1992. Index. What is fibromyalgia? fibromyalgia syndrome is a common form of generalized muscular pain and fatigue. http://www.hamline.edu/lupus/articles/Fibromyalgia.html

Fibromyalgia by the Arthritis Foundation, 1992 Index What is Fibromyalgia? Symptoms and Signs How is Fibromyalgia Diagnosed? What Causes or Triggers Fibromyalgia? ... In Summary What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common form of generalized muscular pain and fatigue. The name "fibromyalgia" means pain in the muscles and the fibrous connective tissues (the ligaments and tendons). This condition is referred to as a "syndrome" because it's a set of signs and symptoms that occur together. (A sign is what the physician finds on examination; a symptom is what a person reports to the doctor.) Fibromyalgia is especially confusing and often misunderstood because almost all it symptoms are also common in other conditions. In addition, it does not have a known cause. The name "fibromyalgia" has largely replaced the term "fibrositis," which was once used to describe this disorder. The "itis" means "inflammation" - a body process that can result in pain, swelling, warmth, redness, and stiffness. Early reports of this condition described inflammation in muscles. However, during the past 50 years investigators have proven that inflammation is not a significant part of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a form of "soft-tissue" or muscular rheumatism rather than "arthritis of a joint." The word "rheumatism" refers to pain and stiffness associated with arthritis and related disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones. Fibromyalgia mainly affects muscles and their attachments to bones. Therefore, although fibromyalgia may feel like a joint disease, it is not a true form of arthritis and does not cause deformities of the joints.

68. Pain Management At CPC Of Long Island Ronit Adler, MD, operates this center which specializes in fibromyalgia, myeloscopy, epidurals and triggerpoints. http://palliativepaincare.theshoppe.com/

Comprehensive Pain Care of Long Island Comprehensive Pain Care of Long Island 51 John Street, Suite 4 Babylon, NY 11702 Phone: (516) 661-0400 fax: (516) 661-0463 Clinical surveys continue to indicate that routine orders for intramuscular injections of opioid "as needed" fail to relieve pain in about half of postoperative patients. Not all acute postoperative, procedural, or trauma-related pain can be eliminated, but several alternative approaches, when appropriately and attentively applied, prevent or relieve pain. The importance of effective pain management increases beyond patient satisfaction when additional benefits for the patient are realized, e.g. earlier mobilization, shortened hospital stay, and reduced costs. Patients have a right to treatment that includes prevention or adequate relief of pain. Sadly, your browser either doesn't support frames or has them turned off. Please visit our no frames section. -Thank You. The Staff of Comprehensive Pain Care of Long Island.

69. Fibromyalgia keywords. fibromyalgia. Printerfriendly version PDF file, 162 Kb. See also Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. What is fibromyalgia (FM)? fibromyalgia http://www.4woman.gov/faq/fibromya.htm

Search our database by Health Topic or enter your own keywords FIBROMYALGIA Printer-friendly version PDF file, 162 Kb] What is fibromyalgia (FM)? What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia? How common is fibromyalgia? Who is mainly affected by it? What causes fibromyalgia? ... Chronic Fatigue Syndrome What is fibromyalgia (FM)? Fibromyalgia (FM), is a disorder with symptoms of widespread muscle pain, fatigue (feeling tired and having low energy), and multiple tender points. "Tender points" refers to tenderness that occurs in certain areas of the body. Tender points are located in the neck, spine, shoulders, hips and knees and are painful when pressure is applied to them. People with FM often have sleep problems and may have many other symptoms. FM is not thought to be an autoimmune disease at this time, but it shares symptoms with several autoimmune illnesses. What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia? The main symptoms of FM include: Muscle pain in many areas of the body. Fatigue. "Tender points" in specific areas of the body that are painful when pressure is applied to them. In addition to these symptoms, other common symptoms of FM include:

70. I Conquered Fibromyalgia Written by someone who has fibromyalgia, developed an innovative treatment, and, as a result, has the fibromyalgia syndrome in remission. http://www.iconqueredfibromyalgia.com

Our publishing expenses have been reduced enough to enable us to lower our book price to only $12.99 Click here to order your copy and Turned Horror Moans Back Into Hormones If you suffer from hormonal imbalance or fibromyalgia, you've come to the best site on the web. "I Conquered Fibromyalgia and Turned Horror Moans Back Into Hormones" was written by someone who has fibromyalgia, developed an innovative treatment, and, as a result, has the fibromyalgia syndrome in remission. "Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a painful, confusing, and frustrating condition. It has taken over my thought processes, my goals, my time, and my money for most of my adult life. It caused me to feel like a prisoner locked up in my own body. I was screaming to be released so that I could be a wife, mother, and friend to the many people that I loved and wanted to be with, but nobody was hearing me." "Finally I have found some answers that have given my life back to me... I have reduced the pain of Fibromyalgia by eighty to ninety percent. Now I control FMS; it does not control me anymore."

71. Fibromyalgia And CFIDS: Information From WebMD fibromyalgia/CFIDS Health Center. fibromyalgia affects an estimated 5.8 million Americans, and 500,000 more live with chronic fatigue syndrome. http://my.webmd.com/medical_information/condition_centers/fibromyalgia/default.h

WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Quizzes, Calculators Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map You are in Choose a Topic All Conditions ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Dental Depression Diabetes Eye Health Heart Disease Hepatitis HIV/AIDS Hypertension Men's Conditions Mental Health Migraines/Headaches Multiple Sclerosis Osteoporosis Parkinson's Sexual Conditions Stroke Weight Control Women's Conditions Fibromyalgia/CFIDS Health Center Fibromyalgia affects an estimated 5.8 million Americans, and 500,000 more live with chronic fatigue syndrome. Here you'll find in-depth information about fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, their symptoms, pain relief, and promising treatments. Plus, find daily help in our online support groups. Your Guide To Fibromyalgia/CFIDS Overview Causes Exams and Tests Treatment Options ... Too Many People Ignore Chronic Pain The majority of chronic pain sufferers put off seeing a doctor, a survey shows. Go To Article We Knew You'd Want to Know Get the latest fibromyalgia information from Kim Jones, PhD, RN, FNP

72. Untitled Document Information on alternative approaches to mercury detox, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and other conditions. Also, a free newsletter and personal consultations. http://www.y2khealthanddetox.com/mercfillings.html

MERCURY FILLINGS AND HOW THEY DESTROY YOUR HEALTH!!! http://www.y2khealthanddetox.com THE HISTORY OF HOW IT HAPPENED Back in 1840, dentists formed the American Society of Dental Surgeons. Their members were required to sign pledges that they would NOT use mercury in the fillings they placed. There were even cases in New York in 1848 where dentists were fined for malpractice for using mercury in their filling material. Mercury was referred to as "quicksilver" in North American and in Europe was called "quacksalver" Therefore a "quack" was someone who pretends to cure disease and "salve" was an application for wounds. The term "quack" was first applied to anyone using mercury to cure skin diseases, e.g. the skin lesions associated with tertiary syphilis. The skin rash would disappear, but the disease went deeper into the organs and the nervous system and the person died a very painful death. The term was then used against dentists using mercury for the same reason, - using a poisonous substance to "cure" or fix decay. Because of the internal feuds, a new dental organization was formed in 1859 – the American Dental Association (ADA). This body did NOT condemn the use of mercury, to the extreme now 140 years later; they try to crucify any dentist who tells his or her patients about the dangers of mercury! Many practitioners believe the ADA actually send undercover personnel into offices of practitioners who dare to speak the truth, to gather information against them and challenge their licenses.

73. Hypermobility & Fibromyalgia Support Site Information about joint hypermobility (EhlersDanlos Syndrome), fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. http://anaiis.tripod.com/hmedfm/index.html

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" About This Site Hypermobility Syndrome Info Fibromyalgia Syndrome Info Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Info ... Search this Site Welcome! This site is dedicated to providing information and support for people with both joint hypermobility (including Ehlers-Danlos and Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndromes, or any form of Hypermobility Syndrome) and Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (aka Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome, or Myalgic Encephalopathy in the U.K. and Australia). It is the first of its kind and provides information on these conditions, and also links to many sites with much more detailed information. It's important to note that this is an amateur site, not an official local, national or international support or information group. Hopefully, however, small individual endeavours like this will pave the way for such official groups to emerge. In addition, the Hypermobility & Fibromyalgia Group (hm-ed-fm) is the only discussion/support group online for people with both of these conditions. All are welcome! Click on the "Support: Talk to Others" link in the navigation bar on the left to learn more about the mailing list, as well as the vibrant Webforum and Chat Room. Join The List!

74. Treating Fibromyalgia - October 1, 2000 - American Family Physician AFP October 1, 2000. Treating fibromyalgia. TABLE 1 American College of Rheumatology Criteria for Classification of fibromyalgia. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20001001/1575.html

Advanced Search Treating Fibromyalgia PAUL J. MILLEA, M.D., M.S., and RICHARD L. HOLLOWAY, PH.D. Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin A patient information handout on fibromyalgia, written by the authors of this article, is provided on page 1587. See editorial on page 1492. F ibromyalgia is a rheumatologic condition characterized by spontaneous, widespread soft tissue pain, sleep disturbance, fatigue and extensively distributed areas of tenderness known as tender points. Estimates of prevalence are 3.4 percent for women and 0.5 percent for men. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread soft tissue pain, disturbed sleep, fatigue and diffuse tender points. Fibromyalgia can be perplexing to patients and physicians because of the lack of associated abnormalities on readily available diagnostic tests. Despite this, recent findings about the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of fibromyalgia have dispelled the belief that the disorder is psychosomatic. While no laboratory test can confirm fibromyalgia, most patients present with a history of widespread pain, physical findings and comorbid conditions. With experience, the disorder may be diagnosed with confidence on initial presentation or after a period of observation and minimal diagnostic testing. The family physician is ideally suited to treat fibromyalgia because its management calls for a longitudinal relationship, a willingness to try different therapeutic modalities and an understanding of the interrelationship of the biopsychosocial aspects of health.

75. DugiesPlace A site that has information on several forms of arthrits. Ankylosing Spondylitis, rhuematoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. http://www.angelfire.com/nv/dugiegirl/mainfile/dugiesplace.html

Cool Man you finally got here ! What took you so long ? LOL Well now that youre here look around my site and dig the funky music!! There are lots of other pages to look threw so enjoy. There is lots of stuff about arthrtis here I hope some information is informative and helps you understand what arthritis is about. AS RA FMS And a page about me if your intrested in reading it . Oh gee come on you know you really want to! LOL ME This page is a tribute to my friend Lynda. Check it out faroutman There is a page here with lots of sites to click a donation please check it out!! HELP This page is in Memory of my Mom. Breastcancer There is going to be much more added to this site so be patient and check back often Thanks for visiting.

76. The British Columbia Fibromyalgia Society The British Columbia fibromyalgia Society home page has moved. www.mefm.bc.ca/bcfm. Web page updated January 2003. http://www.alternatives.com/bcfms/

The British Columbia Fibromyalgia Society home page has moved. www.mefm.bc.ca/bcfm Web page updated January 2003

77. The NoName CFS/FMS Suport Page Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia support. Includes poetry, pet peeves, pen pals and a weekly chat. http://geocities.com/cfs_fms_nn_sp/

CFS FMS Pen Pals Poetry ... Pet Peeves The CFS-Y Webring Join Now Ring Hub Random < Prev ... Next >> Fibro-Australia Join Now Ring Hub Random < Prev ... Next >> Fibrohugs Fibromyalgia Support Join Now Ring Hub Random < Prev ... Next >> Fibromyalgia Web Ring by Join Now Ring Hub Random Prev ... Next Welcome to the NoName CFS/FMS Support Page... ...Here you will find some information about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Fibromyalgia, and what life is like with these illnesses. Graphics on this page are provided free by Fullmoon Graphics

78. Fibromyalgia What is fibromyalgia? fibromyalgia (pronounced fybro-my-al-ja) is widespread pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. How common is fibromyalgia? http://www.arthritis.ca/types of arthritis/fibromyalgia/default.asp?s=1

79. Dr. Stuart Silverman The Medical Director of the CedarsSinai fibromyalgia Treatment Program, based in Beverly Hills, California. http://www.drstuartsilverman.com/defaultold.htm

80. Fibromyalgia Diet Personal account of diet changes my family found helpful for fibromyalgia treatment. fibromyalgia Diet. Nutritional Factors Helpful for fibromyalgia Treatment. http://www.ctds.info/fibromyalgia-diet.html

Con nective Tissue Disorder Home Search Site Map ... Links Fibromyalgia Diet Nutritional Factors Helpful for Fibromyalgia Treatment Read my Related Pages: Fibromyalgia Diet - Part II - Includes more rationale for the diet changes listed below. Fibromyalgia Treatment - using moist heat, trigger point therapy and stretching for episodes of acute pain. My Fibromyalgia Story I've probably had fibromyalgia to some degree my whole life, though for most of my life I didn't know it. The problem is that when you are born with a condition like that, you don't know anything different. You don't know what it is like to be "normal". I knew I was always going to see different doctors. I was very easily injured. I liked to exercise and enjoyed sports, but I seemed to get sore or injured from everything I tried. After I was married, I noticed over time that my husband's medical file was paper thin, while mine would always be a couple of inches thick with records from doctor's visits and insurance claims. When I was in my late thirties, after having two children, my pain and injury problems increased dramatically. This was the first time I was technically diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I'd never heard of the condition before. I also had problems with:

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