For years, men and women with chronic generalized pain were thought to suffer from mental health disorders. Ironically, researchers eventually discovered that for somethe problem was in their heads, but
Fibromyalgia is not a mental health issue.
Unfortunately there is no specific test for Fibromyalgia, so expect a variety of tests to rule outother conditions. Since FM only gained recognition by the American College of Rheumatologyin 1990,
experts stress the importance of being diagnosed by a qualified rheumatologistor pain specialist. But keep in mind that to date, there is no cure.
If you are diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, treatment will generally focus on relieving symptoms for your pain condition consisting of among other things, drugs that regulate neurotransmitters, including certain antiseizure medications and antidepressants that serve as analgesics for FM sufferers by reducing their pain intensity.
Not surprisingly, to avoid pain many with FM become sedentary. So, slowly increasingyour physical activity is frequently prescribed and is a good idea in general. Other interventions may include dietary changes to reduce bowel symptoms, or incontinence medications to minimize urinary distress.
Your frustration is certainly understandable if a sense of helplessness or other mental-health side effects are happening. Psychotherapy has proven to be useful. Whatever the treatment or treatments used,
your goal is to reduce each fibromyalgia-related symptom as much as possible and learn new methods for coping with any remaining issues.
I would recommend you
become a Member of the Fibromyalgia Network, you will not only receive valuable information, but also your participation in finding solutions for is always welcome. Go to...
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To find a specialist, go to the American College of Rheumatology's provider database at ACR
For more information, visit the National Fibromyalgia Association at:
NFA
When you join the Network, be sure to read all their information about new therapies discovered, try their coping advice, and participate as an active member as much as possible.
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Living with Fibromyalgia requires a focus on finding ways to relieve your symptoms and learning how to adapt to a life with a long-term pain condition that as of this date has no cure. You need to find a specialist who can help you, and join the Fibromyalgia Network.
By: RayHeyHeyHey