Quick facts: In 1990, the American College of Rheumatology established criteria to diagnose fibromyalgia: A history of widespread pain in all four quadrants of the body (e.g. above the waist on both sides; below the waist on both sides of the body) for three months or more. Pain at 11 of 18 tender point sites. Other than muscular pain, fatigue, and tenderness, fibromyalgia patients also may experience: headaches irritable bladder or bowel memory problems temporomandibular joint disorder pelvic pain noise sensitivity temperature sensitivity Skin sensitivity Fever restless leg syndrome depression anxiety Ninety percent of fibromyalgia patients suffer with severe fatigue or a sleep disorder. Awareness conquers Ignorance. Have a peaceful low pain high energy day. Simone
Posted on: Sun, 04 Aug 2013 14:27:04 +0000
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