Many people ask me what Fibro is.
I think that when we have it, and know so many others with it, we forget that many people need to understand the basics of fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia (fi·bro·my·al·gi·a) is a condition that causes pain all over the body.
The word fibromyalgia comes from the Latin term for fibrous tissue (fibro) and the Greek words for muscle (myo) and pain (algia). But Fibromyalgia is so much more than just muscle pain in the fibrous tissues of the body.
Fibromyalgia syndrome is widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. In addition to this, people who have fibromyalgia may experience a variety of symptoms including:
Fibromyalgia which is often called fibro or FM or FMS by researchers is a chronic condition. This means that it is long-term and it is not likely to go away. The symptoms can fluctuate, as in, you may have pain all over your body one week and then just in certain parts of your body the next week. Fibro can also easily flare up for a variety of reasons and sometimes it is not possible to work out what brings on the extra increase in symptoms.
The word fibromyalgia comes from the Latin term for fibrous tissue (fibro) and the Greek words for muscle (myo) and pain (algia). But Fibromyalgia is so much more than just muscle pain in the fibrous tissues of the body.
Fibromyalgia syndrome is widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. In addition to this, people who have fibromyalgia may experience a variety of symptoms including:
- sleep disturbances
- morning stiffness
- headaches
- irritable bowel syndrome
- painful menstrual periods
- numbness or tingling of the extremities
- restless legs syndrome
- temperature sensitivity
- cognitive and memory problems referred to as “fibro fog”
- a variety of other symptoms
According to the American College of Rheumatology Fibromyalgia is a neurologic chronic health condition that causes pain all over the body and other symptoms. Other symptoms of fibromyalgia that patients most often have are: Tenderness to touch or pressure affecting muscles and sometimes joints or even the skin. Severe fatigue. Sleep problems (waking up unrefreshed). Problems with memory or thinking clearly.
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Fibro Friday is where you can find what others are saying about fibromyalgia.
Think of both Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as "ENERGY CRISIS" disorders. The goal of therapy is to return "energy" to the tissues so that the organs can function properly.
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Well it is true I do feel like fibro is stealing my energy!
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ReplyDeleteThanks Najn, hope you get a good sleep. (It's so important for people with Fibromyalgia)
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Thanks Kelly, have been struggling a bit lately to maintain this site but will keep going with encouragement like this
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You are welcome. It is important that people know about Fibromyalgia - that's the main reason i started this blog
DeleteI blog often and I seriously thank you for your information on this site and on your fb too.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Luke and I am glad you are connecting on facebook too
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