Fibromyalgia Is Real?

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Lack of Cause and Diagnostic Tools Creates Misconceptions By Adrienne Dellwo   Medically reviewed by Marissa Sansone, MDPrint  There have long been medical conditions for which people will suffer symptoms even when doctors have no idea what is causing the illness. Scientists will refer to these as idiopathic, meaning that there is no apparent or known cause. Fibromyalgia is one such disorder, alongside chronic fatigue syndrome and certain types of epilepsy, that is considered idiopathic.1 To some people, this may be misinterpreted as to mean “not real” or, even worse, “all in one’s head.” But…

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How Does Fibromyalgia Affect Mental Health?

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About 4 million American adults — roughly 2% of the population — have fibromyalgia, regularly dealing with pain, stiffness, and fatigue. As debilitating as the physical symptoms are, fibromyalgia’s emotional effects can also be devastating, especially if those symptoms are ignored. At Vulcan Pain Management, Victor E. Mendoza, MD, helps patients in Birmingham, Alabama, find relief for fibromyalgia’s physical and emotional effects, providing truly customized, patient-centered care based on each patient’s unique needs. If you have fibromyalgia, here’s what you should know about its impact on your mental health. Fibromyalgia: The basics No one knows…

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How Does Fibromyalgia Affect Women Differently?

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Fibromyalgia in women Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes fatigue, widespread pain, and tenderness throughout the body. The condition affects both sexes, although women are far more likely to develop fibromyalgia. Between 80 and 90 percent of people who get a diagnosis are women, according to the National Institutes of HealthTrusted Source. Sometimes men receive a misdiagnosis because they may describe fibromyalgia symptoms differently. Women often report higher pain intensity than men. The reasons behind this may be related to hormones, immune system differences, or genes. Still, researchers aren’t sure why women…

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43 Signs of Fibromyalgia You Should Be Aware Of

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Discover Top 10 Traits Of A Beautifully Admirable Woman Herbeauty Hugh Hefner Harsh Comments: The Real Cost Of Playboy Cover Herbeauty Save Your Love: 17 Things You Should Never Hide From Your Partner Herbeauty 12 Indian Beauties That Blow Away Their European Counterparts Herbeauty What Does Your Body Fat Type Reveal About Your Health? Herbeauty About 10 million Americans are affected by fibromyalgia. It is a very common condition. There are even people who have it but aren’t aware of its presence. There are also doctors who can’t recognize fibromyalgia…

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Blood Test for Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia

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Author disclosure: No relevant financial affiliations. The FM/a Test is a blood test used for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia. It is available for use in patients of any age who have at least four of the typical symptoms of fibromyalgia.1 Accuracy Fibromyalgia has historically been diagnosed using the American College of Rheumatology clinical criteria (Table 1).2 The FM/a Test is a cytokine assay of in vitro stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Production of cytokines by stimulated immune cells in patients with fibromyalgia has been shown to be significantly different from that of healthy…

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Early Life Adversity as a Risk Factor for Fibromyalgia in Later Life

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Lucie A. Low1and Petra Schweinhardt1Show more Academic Editor: Charles Vierck Abstract The impact of early life events is increasingly becoming apparent, as studies investigate how early childhood can shape long-term physiology and behaviour. Fibromyalgia (FM), which is characterised by increased pain sensitivity and a number of affective co-morbidities, has an unclear etiology. This paper discusses risk factors from early life that may increase the occurrence or severity of FM in later life: pain experience during neonatal life causes long-lasting changes in nociceptive circuitry and increases pain sensitivity in the older organism; premature…

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Tips for Surgery with Fibromyalgia

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By Karen Lee Richards iStock 1 / 12 If you have fibromyalgia and are facing a surgical procedure, you may have heard horror stories about post-operative flare-ups and long, painful recovery periods. While it’s true your recuperation period may take longer than that of the average person, there are steps that can be taken to reduce your pain levels and minimize your chances of a severe flare. 2 / 12 Fibromyalgia specialist’s guidelines The following guidelines have been recommended by the Fibromyalgia Information Foundation, founded by Dr. Robert Bennett and Dr. Sharon Clark along…

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10 Symptoms of Fibromyalgia in Men and Women

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10 Symptoms of Fibromyalgia in Men and Women As a Minnesota upper cervical chiropractor, I help patients get lasting relief from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes chronic pain throughout the body and oversensitivity to pressure. A study showed that nerve damage might have something to do with fibromyalgia. As a result of the nerve damage, the brain records intense pain even when there is little or no pain at all.  According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, about 75-90% of fibromyalgia patients are women. Although more women have it, men suffer from chronic fatigue…

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Why Women Are More Prone to Fibromyalgia

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Chicago Neurological Services  Blog Why Women Are More Prone to Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in specific body areas, is often accompanied by sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and other somatic symptoms and affects 4 million Americans. Interestingly, the majority of these are women. According to a 2023 study, between 80 and 96% of fibromyalgia diagnoses are for women. If you’re a woman diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you might wonder why you’re more prone to fibromyalgia. In this blog post, neurologist Lenny Cohen, MD, and our team of experts…

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Rare Symptoms You Might Have with Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia can lead to unusual symptoms in some people. Knowing the range of symptoms this condition can produce may help with diagnosis and treatment. Experts estimate that around 4 million adults in the United States have fibromyalgia. This condition causes widespread pain, brain fog, and mood changes. However, there are many more, less common signs a person may experience. Keep reading to learn what additional symptoms may be a sign of fibromyalgia, what causes them, and how they can be treated. Can numbness and tingling be a sign of fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia may cause…

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