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Fibromyalgia Pain and Fatigue

Posted Oct 22 2008 4:36pm 3 Comments


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Many people with rheumatic disorders, such as Sjogren's Syndrome, also unfortunately have to deal with fibromyalgia. Fibro is not considered an autoimmune disease. It's symptoms include widespread pain in all four quadrants of the body.WebMDdefines it this way:
Fibromyalgia is a non-life-threatening, chronic disorder of the muscles and related soft tissue, including ligaments and tendons.  Its main symptoms are muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and tender points at certain parts of the body.  Many people describe fibromyalgia as feeling like a persistent flu.
It's bad enough to deal with Sjogren's but fibromyalgia, too? Not fair. 

For those of us with this double whammy, you may be interested in a study which explored a biological link between pain and fatigue similar to that seen in fibro.  This articledescribes a recent study at the University of Iowa:
ScienceDaily (Apr. 9, 2008) — A recent University of Iowa study reveals a biological link between pain and fatigue and may help explain why more women than men are diagnosed with chronic pain and fatigue conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The study, which was published in the Feb. 28 issue of the American Journal of Physiology -- Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, indicates that muscle pain and fatigue are not independent conditions and may share a common pathway that is disrupted in chronic muscle pain conditions. The team plans to continue their studies and investigate whether pain enhances fatigue more in females than males.

"Our long-term goal is to come up with better treatments for chronic musculoskeletal pain," Sluka said. "But the fatigue that is typically associated with chronic, widespread pain is also a big clinical problem -- it leaves people unable to work or engage in social activities. If we could find a way to reduce fatigue, we could really improve quality of life for these patients."

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Got Pain but it does not show on CT Scan or MRI? Its NOT all in your head!

This test will assist those and their physicians get a diagnosis and helps those that need a written diagnosis to SPECIFICALLY what is wrong

I tried Thermography and it gave the doc a more direct route to diagnosing my previously undiagnosed RSD. I was told it was arthritis for years!

Thermography is

Digital infrared thermal imaging is a totally non-invasive clinical imaging procedure for detecting and monitoring a number of diseases and physical injuries, by showing the thermal abnormalities present in the body.

It is used as an aid for diagnosis and prognosis, as well as monitoring therapy progress

Unlike most diagnostic tests, D.I.T.I. is non invasive and there are no risks or side effects.

Using the latest digital technology, images, or ’thermograms’, - taken using an infrared camera. These images can assess the whole body or just areas of particular concern.

Excellent for those seeking OTHER LOW COST diagnostic tools for Breast Cancer and Mammogram Screening.

Excellent for Pain Detection, RSD / Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Sciatica, Pre and Post Surgical Monitoring

Thermography Has been approved by the FDA for over 25 years! Read more at

http://www.thermologyonline.org/patients_overview.htm

http://www.thermologyonline.org/Breast/breast_thermography_what.htm

RSD Research and Thermography articles
http://www.medithermclinic.com/RSD/RSD.htm

Have Arthritis, Back/neck pain, deep vein thrombosis, headaches, fibromyalsia, carpal tunnel, digestive disorder

http://www.longevitywi.com/thermal_imaging_brochure_inside_final_.pdf

http://www.meditherm.com/assets/Pain_03.pdf

Supreme Court Speaks up on RSD Testing
http://www.chiroweb.com/archives/18/13/14.html

Diagnostic Testing for RSD
http://www.rsds.org/3/education/thermography.htm

www.cvdinc.org

Need a Clinic? US and Worldwide

http://www.thermologyonline.org/Breast/breast_thermography_clinics.htm

Fibro is very hard to deal with,you just have to push yourself to go on every day..debbie d.

Most important thing any Fibro can do is learn which Version of Fibromyalgia they have.

Overly Acidic, Overly Alkali, Thyroid/Temperature, or Physical Damage to Liver.

About 90% of us are the Overly Acidic version.  Test Saliva pH.  It's supposed to be 7.4   Is yours?

If you have blisters inside your mouth, burning skin, blisters on scalp, and acid reflux,  you can be pretty sure this is the one.

Try this super fast trick - put a little baking soda in a glass of water.  Drink it.

Within minutes you will feel the difference. 

You could chew up a few Tums instead.  Works the same way.  

Glad to help anyone beat their symptoms.  Nothing for sale.

AnneAtFibroFix 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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