fibromyositis

fi·bro·my·o·si·tis (fbr-m-sts)

n.

Chronic inflammation of a muscle with an overgrowth of the connective tissue.

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fibromyositis

[fī′brōmī′əsī′tis]

Etymology: L, fibra + Gk, mys, muscle, itis, inflammation

any one of a large number of disorders characterized by stiffness and joint or muscle pain, accompanied by localized inflammation of muscle and fibrous connective tissues. The condition may develop after climatic change, infection, or physical or emotional trauma. It may recur and become chronic. Treatment includes rest, heat, massage, salicylates, and, in severe cases, intraarticular injections of a corticosteroid and procaine. Kinds of fibromyositis include lumbago, pleurodynia, and torticollis. See also rheumatism.

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fibromyositis

inflammation of fibromuscular tissue.

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fibromyositis

Tension myalgia, see there

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Patient discussion about fibromyositis.

Q. what is the newest medicaition for fibromyalgia

A. I tried Lrrica too for about 2 weeks...it was awful for me...my hands,feet and lower legs sweeled, couldn't close my fingers or wear shoes...I was so sick...and it didn't help with the sleeping or the pain..waiting on an appointment with a spealist in the matter! The doctor dc ed it because I was so sick! Good luck finding something that works for you. They told me Lyrica was the only FDA approved medicine for fibro..

Q. Is Fibromyalgia a syndrome or a disease? I've been with fibromyalgia for several years. No one seems to understand how it makes me feel and some don't even believe that I am in pain. How can I handle this? Is Fibromyalgia a syndrome or a disease?

A. Be cool!!! I have the same problem and it is really a difficult issue. Pain is a four-letter word. Pain can neither be seen, felt, touched, nor measured, and the most reliable description can only be had from the patient. Doctors call Fibromyalgia a Syndrome and not a disease. A syndrome is a group of problems, not an individual disease. These groups of problems have unique characteristics, and any one of them might be finding an effective treatment pathway, that helps us unravel the troubling problems caused by fibromyalgia. Try to share your feeling and thoughts with your family and friends and I am sure they will definitely help you.

Q. Is Fibromyalgia a real disease? Someone told me it's purely psychological.

A. It's real and I feel for you. My boyfriend of five years and myself split b/c he was unwilling to try to understand. I am 42 have worked since I was 15 and due to back surgery had been off when all combined got to be more than I could deal with. I was told I was crazy and lazy. I tried to get him to read the info or go to the doctor with me but he was unwilling so I hope you educated yourself as much as possible and remember IT IS NOT "IN YOUR HEAD". Good luck and if you need to vent please email me!