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Health Encyclopedia: Fibromyalgia Prognosis
- Fibromyalgia - Prognosis
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- Conditions with Similar Symptoms
Prognosis
Fibromyalgia can be mild or disabling, and the emotional toll can be substantial. About half of all patients have difficulty with routine daily activities, or are unable to perform them. Estimates of patients who have had to stop work or change jobs range from 30 - 40%. In a 2003 study, patients with either CFS or fibromyalgia were more likely to suffer losses of jobs, possessions, and support from friends and family than people suffering from other conditions that caused fatigue.
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Expert & Community Posts
Can I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia?
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert...Fibromyalgia Association discusses the comorbidity issue and long-term outcome for fibromyalgia.... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Pledge to Care
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...the most effective treatment modalities as possible.Work to always find treatment options that... Read more »
“Reframe Your Pain” Campaign for Fibromyalgia
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...to make difficult choices -- such as sacrificing work or family time to make it through the day... Read more »
A Prescription for Fibromyalgia - Or, Should I Buy Stock in Pfizer?
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert...certainly not a perfect drug, and a drug which does not work in all fibromyalgia patients. But... Read more »
Fibromyalgia – Look How Far We've Come!
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...Virginia Slims commercial used to say, “We’ve come a long way, baby!” Read more »
Health Guide
Fibromyalgia: Risk Factors
...symptom in CFS. It is severe and not relieved by rest or sleep, and it is not the result of excessive work or exercise.Some doctors believe that fibromyalgia is simply an extreme type of chronic... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Highlights
...III trial did not show a significant benefit for this drug, the manufacturer is undergoing a second, longer, and larger trial.Study results, presented in November 2006, show pregabalin cut... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Causes
...to noise. There is some evidence that PTSD actually results in changes in the brain, possibly from long-term over-exposure to stress hormones.Muscle AbnormalitiesSome research found muscle... Read more »Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Risk Factors
In studies of large patient groups, 15 - 27% of people complain of long-term fatigue, but the majority can be explained by other medical or psychological problems. According to surveys,... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Lifestyle Changes
...is the most effective component in managing fibromyalgia, and patients must expect to take part in a long-term exercise program. Physical activity prevents muscle wasting, increases a sense of... Read more »Images
Related News
Antidepressants Help Fibromyalgia Patients
January 22, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Research shows that the use of antidepressants on patients with fibromyalgia, a disease defined by chronic pain, tenderness,... Read summary »
Linking Fibromyalgia to the Brain
January 15, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fibromyalgia patients may finally have some answers as to what causes their disease. Researchers in France used single photon... Read summary »
Old Remedy/New Help for Fibromyalgia
August 28, 2006GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Fibromyalgia affects one in nine people and leaves its victims in constant pain. It's difficult to... Read summary »
Brain Waves Predict Depression Meds
September 13, 2006LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- About 17 million Americans suffer depression, which is the fourth-leading cause of disability in this... Read summary »
Surgery From Miles Away?
October 16, 2006SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- In the middle of a California desert, doctors perform a revolutionary surgical procedure. The... Read summary »
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