For years, men and women with chronic generalized pain were thought to suffer from
mental health disorders. Ironically, researchers eventually discovered that for some
the 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 out
other conditions. Since FM only gained recognition by the American College of Rheumatology
in 1990, experts stress the importance of being diagnosed by a qualified rheumatologist
or 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 increasing
your 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
FM is always welcome. Go to...http://www.fmnetnews.com, for Fibromyalgia Net News.
To find a specialist, go to the American College of Rheumatology's provider database at
http://www.rheumatology.org
For more information, visit the National Fibromyalgia Association at:
http://www.fmaware.org
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.
You can review non-narcotic, topical clinically proven products that can dramatically help
you reduce your fibromyalgia pain and manage FM by visiting the Centre for Pain Relief to review the latest Fibromyalgia pain relief solutions...Just click here for Fibromyalgia information and products.
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.
Ray Attebery is the Managing Director for Daily Health Updates, a breaking health news national service for TV and Radio broadcast stations in the United States.
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