Fibromyalgia Symptoms and Fibromyalgia Treatment
Fibromyalgia syndrome is estimated to affect between 3 and 6 million people in the United States Alone. Fibromyalgia symptoms are wide ranging and vary from person to person.
Having suffered from these symptoms myself for years, I have found that many doctors are not yet well informed about this condition, its symptoms, or its many potential treatments.
As a result, I have spent countless hours investigating this condition. This site is the result of that investigation.
On this site, you will find information on the latest research into possible causes of fibromyalgia and promising potential treatments, including:
- A new treatment that is claimed to be effective 90% of the time.
- An little known and inexpensive prescription medication that has successfully relieved fibro symptoms in a growing number of patients.
- The possible cause for most if not all cases of fibromyalgia.
- Several promising alternative therapies that bring significant symptomatic relief.
While there are not yet any officially approved medications for treating this condition, the good news is that many currently available medications, supplements, and other treatments can bring partial to complete relief of fibromyalgia symptoms.
Since doctors often know little about this condition, it is important that you, the patient, educate yourself on the possible treatments so that you can make an informed decision about which, if any, are right for you.
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia syndrome (or "FMS") is not considered a disease, but rather a "syndrome" or a condition involving a group of symptoms, for which there is currently no recognized cause.
According to the N.I.H., fibromyalgia is "chronic disorder characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points". However, in reality, fibromyalgia symptoms can be much more diverse and numerous than that.
Because many other diseases and conditions have similar symptoms, fibromyalgia is usually only diagnosed after these other conditions are ruled out. In other words, fibromyalgia syndrome is almost always a diagnosis of exclusion.
Therefore, only a physician can diagnose fibromyalgia.
Fortunately, according to the N.I.H., unlike rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, MS, and other conditions which share symptoms with fibromyalgia, FMS is neither inflammatory nor truly degenerative.
However, FMS can be very painful and even debilitating.
Yet because no fibromyalgia treatments are currently recognized or approved by the FDA, it is often left to patients to find an effective remedy for many if not all of their symptoms.
It is best to work with a doctor or other healthcare professional that has much experience in treating this condition.
This site is designed as a resource to help other patients understand their condition and educate them about the available treatments. It is possible to manage fibromyalgia symptoms and lead a normal, productive life.
It is simply a matter of educating yourself about your options and finding out what works best for your individual situation.
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