Fibromyalgia FM

FM is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder. Though the cause of FM remains unknown, many events are thought to trigger its onset. These include a viral or bacterial infection, the development of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or hypothyroidism, or a traumatic event such as an automobile accident J57-58  

Pain—chronic widespread pain described as burning, throbbing, shooting, or stabbing. Upper back, lower back, neck, shoulders, and other areas around joints are the painful areas. 

Fatigue—fatigue can be mild to profound, with some patients feeling drained all over and left incapable of accomplishing daily activities. 

Sleep disorder—most FM patients have an alpha-EEG sleep disorder, with deep level sleep being constantly disrupted. 

Irritable bowel syndrome—approximately 40-70% of FM patients frequently have constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal gas, and nausea. 

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Chemical Sensitivity Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fibromyalgia (FM), and Gulf War Syndrome (GWS)... 

Individuals with chemical sensitivity, also referred to as chemical intolerance, are those who react adversely to low levels of chemicals that are tolerated by the general population. These include Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fibromyalgia (FM), and Gulf War Syndrome (GWS). Each is a clinically defined condition that can give rise to chemical sensitivity, but there is, however, considerable comorbidity between them. Each is addressed individually, followed by a discussion of its similar responses to chemical stimuli. 

Pain expression is also influenced by environmental factors, such as cultural attitudes, attention, and stress. Fibromyalgia (FM), tension headaches, and irritable bowel syndrome are a few of the functional pain conditions influenced by environmental factors. Environment may sometimes confound elTorts to isolate genetic contributions in clinical studies, and these elfects should be kept in mind. 

MSG has also been associated with fibromyalgia syndrome (FM). FM is a painful rheumatologic disorder that is difficult to treat. Patients diagnosed with FM for 2-17 years all had complete or almost complete elimination of their symptoms within months of removing MSG or MSG... 

Fibromyalgia is a disease characterized by diffuse musculoskeletal pain and generalized tender points. It affects approximately 2% of the general population, and women are more susceptible than men [18]. Studies show FM to be more prevalent within families than in the general population [19,20] however, the problem of isolating environmental and genetic factors continues. Some evidence exists that FM is autosomal dominant [21], An... 

No statistieally signifieant differences in resistivity of brachial muscle were found between subjeets with fibromyalgia and those of the eonfrol group without FM. 

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