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Posted by Sef on January 14, 2001, at 20:05:38
Does anyone know what fybromyalgia is???
Sef
Posted by tina on January 14, 2001, at 20:45:50
In reply to Fybromyalgia??? What is it?, posted by Sef on January 14, 2001, at 20:05:38
> Does anyone know what fybromyalgia is???
>
> Sefwww.fybromyalgiachat.com
should answer all your questions
T
Posted by quilter on January 15, 2001, at 0:07:15
In reply to Re: Fybromyalgia??? What is it?, posted by tina on January 14, 2001, at 20:45:50
Literally. This syndrome has a lot in common with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Symptoms include pain in the muscles and connective tissues but it does not cause damage and deformity like arthritis does. It is diagnosed by eliminating other problems first and then by checking for "tender points" at specific spots on the body. Fatigue is a large part of the syndrome and there are other cognitive and emotional aspects as well. It is often found in association with depression. Mine has been acting up in a big way lately, so I hope this makes some sense. Quilter
Posted by Sef on January 16, 2001, at 16:56:04
In reply to Re: HELP...IS This really what I have?/Quilter, posted by Sef on January 15, 2001, at 11:39:48
> On a recent visit to a Neurologist, she told me she suspects I have fibromyalgia, but wants to look over previous test results from an MRI and EMG that I had.
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> I was hit in the rear by a semi in 1991 while sitting at a stop light waiting for it to change, the semi lost his brakes.
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> Since, I have endured severe neck pain...which radiates into my hands and arms and also causes numbness and tingling sensations.
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> I have also had mental ramifications such as depression and severe anxiety, which at times is litterally paralyzing.
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> I am currently on Social Security Disability...I feel very guilty collecting this money and have made several attempts to work.
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> The most recent was starting my own faux finishing company...you know decorative painting in residential homes.
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> Within a few months of starting the buisiness I had problems...
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> 1)the normal stress of working was causing severe muscle spasms in my neck..resulting in pain in my arms, hands
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> 2)I was having bouts with feeling paralyzed, having trouble just getting myself into the shower
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> 3)A strange lump began to form on my right hand index knuckle
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> I finally went to my MD who had my hand xrayed. They told me I had a Sessile Osteochondroma, which is a bone tumor.
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> I then went to a hand surgeon, who said it was not a tumor, rather it was my normal bone, but it looked large because the muscles in my hand had recessed due to pinched nerves in my neck.
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> That is what brought me to the neurologist, who agreed with the previous diagnosis of a tumor, and suspects fibromyalgia.I feel that the only symptoms I have in common with fibromyalgia are days of extreme fatigue, and muscle pain. I don't have any tender spots, or trigger points, that hurt when they are touched. My pain is almost always a direct result from stress, or sitting for extended periods of time.
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I would appreciate any input...does anyone think the fibromyalgia diagnosis is bogus?
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> Sef
Posted by Sef on January 16, 2001, at 17:13:39
In reply to Re: Fybromyalgia??? What is it?, posted by tina on January 14, 2001, at 20:45:50
> > Does anyone know what fybromyalgia is???
> >
> > Sef
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> www.fybromyalgiachat.com
> should answer all your questions
> TI tried but could not open up this web site. Thank you for your concern.
Sef
Posted by Kaarina on January 16, 2001, at 18:23:14
In reply to Re: Fybromyalgia??? What is it? tina, posted by Sef on January 16, 2001, at 17:13:39
Sef
Type in "fibromyalgia" into any search engine and you should get some hits.
Hope this helps!
Posted by Shell on January 17, 2001, at 23:49:17
In reply to Re: Fibromyalgia, posted by Kaarina on January 16, 2001, at 18:23:14
Here is another link you can try:
http://chronicfatigue.about.com/health/chronicfatigue/mbody.htm
The site has information on both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. It has links to articles about research, diagnosis, finding a doctor, treatment, alternative treatments, newsletters, support groups, etc., etc.
Shell
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