Fibromyalgia, etc.
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TREATMENT - There is no one treatment plan or medication that helps all who
have FMS and too many in the medical profession continue to be clueless in
recommending ways to relieve pain and in prescribing appropriate pain
medications.

Some benefit from one degree to another from a variety of medications,
exercise is important and must be done correctly such as in warm water
(aqua therapy); stretching and walking are also recommended, that is if
the pain and loss of energy allow you to move at all.

So, the docs say to walk. Cure this damn   Plantar Fasciitis   so my previously

- happy feet can walk at least 1/4 mile and I will.
             Walking miles was never a problem and I so enjoyed it.
Reading was my passion for information and escape yet I have not
been able to concentrate to read a book for over 3 years.
- Even cancelled four magazine subscriptions
and don't read the one I still get!!
UNDERSTANDING and SUPPORT

Most important is receiving the love and support of family and friends.

HERE IS A  "  Letter to Normals "

 PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE FMS/CFS/CMP

The lack of support by a spouse or significant other can be devastating

making a rough road so much rockier than need be.

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME - is a common condition.  It is a physical problem,
NOT A RESULT OF ANY EMOTIONAL OR PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER.

        In some people the nerves in the bowel are like stereo playing at full volume
at all times. The everyday wear and tear gets amplified and can lead to terrible
cramps, diarrhea, constipation or a mixture of all three. Almost a third of sufferers
get IBS after having the flu or food poisoning. In these cases, the symptoms are
milder and disappear after 3 to 5 years.

IBS can be caused by poor diet, use of drugs such as laxatives, codeine and
aspirin preparations, food allergies/intolerances, stress, anxiety ,depression
and is one of many symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndromes.

        The functioning of the intestine usually is smooth and unnoticed. However,
in people with IBS the muscles of the intestine can go into spasm, causing
discomfort and pain.

Read more on
 IBS
buy stock in and don't run out of toilet paper!!

Physician specialties that might help with fibromyalgia symptoms range from
one's primary care physician to , psychiatrists, physiatrists, chiropractors,
rheumatologists (who I put last because I've seen 3 and they all sucked!)

Patients must educate themselves.  Ask their doctor(s) questions, demand
answers and move on if the doctor is disinterested, uncooperative or tells you
it's just your imagination.  We've all had our share of incompetent doctors.
Just know there are good ones out there...keep looking.

If you tire of the search, just consult with alternative sources:

What's this ouija board spelling out?  Aha!
It's NOT all in your head!!
Better yet, have your tarot read.

While my hospital chart as far back as late 1979 indicates fibrositis
(the prior name for fibromyalgia) and costochondritis, the burning
muscle pain I was living with was not diagnosed as FMS until 1995.

          How many times did I hear "It's All In Your Head" (IAIYH)?  Dunno.  Too many.




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