Fibromyalgia has often been referred to as the invisible disease. Millions of women and men every year are diagnosed with “chronic widespread pain” but they are sometimes dismissed because there is no outward evidence that this condition even exists. This paper will discuss the definition of fibromyalgia and who is at risk of developing this condition. This paper will discuss the different symptoms and difficult diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. Even though there is no cure for this condition there are a variety of treatment plans and ways to live with this condition.
Understanding Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by a widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues (). It is sometimes referred to as “the invisible disease”. There are currently at least 10 million cases of Fibromyalgia reported. Fibromyalgia effects women and men and sometimes children, but it is more prevalent in women (). FM effects every part of a person’s life. Fibromyalgia can be developed in a few ways. It can start from a high stress lifestyle or …show more content…
There are only ways to relieve the pain and discomfort. In 2007 a prescription drug was developed specifically for fibromyalgia called Lyrica. It is the first FDA approved drug that can be prescribed to relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia(). There are other prescriptions like Cymbalta and Savella than can also be used to treat symptoms of fibromyalgia(). Alternate treatments can be used to help relieve the pain. Massage has been one useful form of therapy to lessen the pain caused by fibromyalgia. Other treatment options are acupuncture, and visiting a chiropractor. Anti-depressants have also been used to treat fibromyalgia(). They help relieve the pain and fatigue associated with FM. Sleeping medications also are used to promote restful sleep. Anti-seizure medications have been used in the past to help moderate pain, but it was replaced by Lyrica back in
Understanding Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by a widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues (). It is sometimes referred to as “the invisible disease”. There are currently at least 10 million cases of Fibromyalgia reported. Fibromyalgia effects women and men and sometimes children, but it is more prevalent in women (). FM effects every part of a person’s life. Fibromyalgia can be developed in a few ways. It can start from a high stress lifestyle or …show more content…
There are only ways to relieve the pain and discomfort. In 2007 a prescription drug was developed specifically for fibromyalgia called Lyrica. It is the first FDA approved drug that can be prescribed to relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia(). There are other prescriptions like Cymbalta and Savella than can also be used to treat symptoms of fibromyalgia(). Alternate treatments can be used to help relieve the pain. Massage has been one useful form of therapy to lessen the pain caused by fibromyalgia. Other treatment options are acupuncture, and visiting a chiropractor. Anti-depressants have also been used to treat fibromyalgia(). They help relieve the pain and fatigue associated with FM. Sleeping medications also are used to promote restful sleep. Anti-seizure medications have been used in the past to help moderate pain, but it was replaced by Lyrica back in