I found some bits and pieces around the net about what others are saying about Fibro.

Fibromyalgia is difficult to diagnose because many of the symptoms mimic those of other disorders. The doctor reviews the patient’s medical history and makes a diagnosis of fibromyalgia based on a history of chronic widespread pain that persists for more than three months. Fibromyalgia is far more common in women than in men. Some interesting studies show that women have approximately seven times less serotonin in the brain. Fibromyalgia is the most common chronic widespread pain condition in the United States. Studies indicate that at least 6 million Americans suffer from Fibromyalgia, but estimates range as high as 10 to 12 million people.

Fibromyalgia is a very confusing and misunderstood condition. It has been known by many different names for well over a century but was not termed �fibromyalgia� until the 1970�s. Fibromyalgia is an intense and relentless illness. With the persistent use of EFT it is possible to find pockets of relief, if not a path to recovery. Fibromyalgia is not your usual muscle disorder.

Fibromyalgia is an arthritis related disease that's often difficult to diagnose because it's so often mistaken for arthritis. There are over 100 forms of arthritis, and any one of them can reflect the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a ticky syndrome to diagnose because it's symptoms can look like Lyme Disease, MS, or even RA, to name a few. Fibromyalgia is considered to be a serious neurological condition that in time can lead to many complications. Although millions of people worldwide are confronted with fibromyalgia, the exact causes of the disorder havent yet been clarified.

Symptoms may range from muscle ache to shooting or stabbing pain, limited flexibility and range of motion, or an inability to stand straight. Chronic back pain is pain that persists for more than 3 months. Symptoms may be aggravated by weather or stress.

Doctors are having a difficult time getting their fibromyalgia patients the appropriate therapies. While there are treatments available, including the FDA fast tracked prescription medicine Lyrica and now Cymbalta, there is a serious lack of access to treatments. Doctors have narrowed down the number of tender points to 18 specific locations. Under these circumstances, it's easy to understand why fibromyalgia is so difficult to diagnose. Doctors think that it is most likely an environmentally triggered disease. That means that most likely we have the predisposition for it but pollution and other environmental elements can trigger this disease.

Listen to your body and make sure you don’t overdo things, but when you start a new exercise program, you are gong to feel some soreness. As you continue your program and become stronger, though, the soreness will likely begin to subside. Listen to the dreams, listen to the world around us, and finally listen to ourselves.

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