Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: Introduction

Fibromyalgia, once called fibrositis, is a condition affecting the muscles or joints that is often difficult to diagnose. It is one of a group of conditions with vague symptoms and may need to be distinguished from chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus, Type 2 diabetes, depression, Lyme disease, multiple sclerosis, or various other conditions. Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome share many common characteristics, and may be misdiagnosed as each other, or both misdiagnosed as depression.

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

• Musculoskeletal pain
• Muscle spasms
• Muscle pain
• Fatigue
• Tender points - such as neck, spine, shoulders, or hips.
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 10 symptoms of Fibromyalgia

Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Fibromyalgia:

• Fatigue: Related Home Tests:
  • Home Anemia Tests
  • Home Thyroid Gland Function Tests
  • Home Adrenal Gland Function Tests
  • Home Calcium Deficiency Tests
  • Sleep Apnea Testing
  • Home HIV Tests
• Thyroid: Home Testing:
  • Home Thyroid Function Testing
  • Home TSH Tests
  • Home Adrenal Function Tests
• Home Anemia Diagnostic Tests
• Adrenal Gland Health: Home Testing:
  • Home Adrenal Function Testing
  • Home Thyroid Function Tests
• more tests...»

Fibromyalgia: Complications

Read more about complications of Fibromyalgia.

Medical Textbooks Online about Fibromyalgia

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Diagnostic Tests for Fibromyalgia

• American College of Rheumatology (ACR) list of tender point sites
• more tests...»

Read more about tests for Fibromyalgia

Wrongly Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia?

• Misdiagnosis of Fibromyalgia
• Failure to diagnose Fibromyalgia
• Hidden causes of Fibromyalgia (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: Marketplace Products, Discounts & Offers

Products, offers and promotion categories available for Fibromyalgia:

• Pain
• Arthritis & Pain
• Injury & Recovery
• Sleeping & Insomnia
• more product offers...»

Fibromyalgia: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Fatigue Disorders -- serious diseases that may be undiagnosed:
  • Anemia -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -- Undiagnosed
  • Fatigue -- Undiagnosed
  • Lyme Disease -- Undiagnosed
  • Thyroid Disease -- Undiagnosed
  • more ...»
• Chronic Pain Disorders -- serious medical disorders that may be undiagnosed:
  • Fibromyalgia -- Undiagnosed
  • Arthritis -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Fibromyalgia

Cluster of diseases with difficult diagnosis issues: There is a well-known list of medical conditions that are all somewhat difficult to diagnose,...read more »

Leg cramps at night a classic sign: The symptom of having leg muscle cramps, particularly at night, is a classic sign of undiagnosed diabetes. However, there are also various other causes. See causes of leg cramps or misdiagnosis of...read more »

Pituitary conditions often undiagnosed cause of symptoms: There are a variety of symptoms that can be caused by a pituitary disorder (see symptoms of pituitary disorders). For example, fatigue, headache, weight gain, diabetes...read more »

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Fibromyalgia: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Pain Specialists:
  • Pain Medicine
  • Rheumatology (Arthritis / Joint Pain)
• Arthritis & Joint Health Specialists (Rheumatology):
  • Rheumatology (Joint Health)
  • Pediatric Rheumatology (Child Joint Health)
• more specialists...»

Other doctor, physician and specialist research services:

• Rate Your Doctor Online
• Research Your Doctor Online
• Review Patient Surveys About Your Doctor
• Research local specialists including ratings, affiliations, and sanctions.

Causes of Fibromyalgia

Read more about causes of Fibromyalgia.

More information about causes of Fibromyalgia:

• Triggers for Fibromyalgia
• Fibromyalgia as a symptom
• Medical news summaries relating to Causes of Fibromyalgia

Treatments for Fibromyalgia

• Aerobic exercises
• Heat
• Hot baths
• Heat lamps
• Massage
• more treatments...»

See full list of 15 treatments for Fibromyalgia

Latest Treatments for Fibromyalgia

• Ultrasound
• Hot packs
• Strength training
• Aerobic conditioning
• Physical therapy
• more treatments...»

See full list of 23 latest treatments for Fibromyalgia

News Archives for Fibromyalgia

Medical news articles related to Fibromyalgia include:

• Addiction Drug May Help Ease Fibromyalgia
• Scans Reveal Brain Abnormalities in Fibromyalgia Patients
• Health Tip: Coping With Fibromyalgia
• Savella Approved for Fibromyalgia
• Certain Antidepressants Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms
• more health news...»

Source: HealthDay News

Videos for Fibromyalgia

Patient Surveys for Fibromyalgia

• Patient Profile Survey
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• Survey about the symptoms of your Fibromyalgia
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Reseach about Fibromyalgia

Visit our research pages for current research about Fibromyalgia treatments.

Clinical Trials for Fibromyalgia

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Fibromyalgia include:

• Clinical Trial Testing the Safety and Efficacy of Fluoxetine in Juvenile Fibromyalgia - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Fluoxetine
• Coping Skills Training for Adolescents With Fibromyalgia - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• A Multicentre Trial to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of AD-337 in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - AD 337
• Clinical Study on Implicit Learning, Comorbidity and Stress Vulnerability in Chronic Functional Pain - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Neurotropin to Treat Fibromyalgia - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Neurotropin
• more trials...»

See full list of 78 Clinical Trials for Fibromyalgia

Statistics for Fibromyalgia

• Medical statistics for Fibromyalgia
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Fibromyalgia
• Death and Mortality statistics for Fibromyalgia
• Society statistics for Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: Broader Related Topics

• Rheumatic conditions
• Myofascial pain syndromes
• Chronic Pain Syndromes
• more types...»

Types of Fibromyalgia

Curable Types of Fibromyalgia

Possibly curable types of Fibromyalgia include:

• Sleep disturbance related fibromyalgia
• Major depressive disorder related fibromyalgia
• SLE related fibromyalgia
• Rheumatoid arthritis related fibromyalgia
• more types...»

Rare Types of Fibromyalgia:

Rare types of Fibromyalgia include:

• Tension myositis syndrome related fibromyalgia
• Major depressive disorder related fibromyalgia
• Deposition diseases related fibromyalgia
• Epstein Barr virus related fibromyalgia
• Primary fibromyalgia
• Secondary fibromyalgia
• more types...»

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User Interactive Forums

Read about other experiences, ask a question about Fibromyalgia, or answer someone else's question, on our message boards:

• I can not get a diagnosis. Please help.
• Tell us your medical story.
• Share your misdiagnosis story.
• What is the best treatment for this?
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Article Excerpts about Fibromyalgia

Questions and Answers About Fibromyalgia: NIAMS (Excerpt)

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. "Tender points" refers to tenderness that occurs in precise, localized areas, particularly in the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips. People with this syndrome may also experience sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and other symptoms. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Fibromyalgia: NIAMS)

Questions and Answers About Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases: NIAMS (Excerpt)

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes pain and stiffness throughout the tissues that support and move the bones and joints. Pain and localized tender points occur in the muscles and tendons, particularly those of the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips. Patients may experience widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases: NIAMS)

Fibromyalgia Research Challenges and Opportunities: NIAMS (Excerpt)

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas of the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips called "tender points." People with this syndrome may also experience sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and other symptoms. (Source: excerpt from Fibromyalgia Research Challenges and Opportunities: NIAMS)

Definitions of Fibromyalgia:

Inflammation of white fibrous tissues (especially muscle sheaths) - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Fibromyalgia as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet