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Health Encyclopedia: Fibromyalgia Prognosis
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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
Fibromyalgia Basics
By Karen Lee Richards , Health ExpertThe fibromyalgia section of ChronicPainConnection is growing. One of my goals here is to... Read more »
A Fibromyalgia Public Service Announcement
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...I was seeing a public service announcement about fibromyalgia. It was sponsored by the National... Read more »
We Get No Respect
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...respect.” This refrain could be echoed by many fibromyalgia patients. I get far too many... Read more »
Ambassador’s Wife to Become Fibromyalgia Spokeswoman
By Karen Lee Richards , Health ExpertThe National Fibromyalgia Association has announced that Frances Winfield Bremer, wife of... Read more »
Give Yourself a G.I.F.T.
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...this article was originally written for people with fibromyalgia, the recommendations apply... Read more »
Health Guide
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain illness characterized by widespread pain, general fatigue and sleep disturbances. Because much of the pain and tenderness experienced with fibromyalgia is felt... Read more »Applying for Social Security Disability
...to be approved for something other than your primary diagnosis. For example, I know of a number of fibromyalgia patients who were approved for SSDI based on their Migraines or depression rather... Read more »Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Risk Factors
...depression. (Depression rates were significantly higher in CFS patients who had other conditions, notably fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivity.)Studies also report that most children and... Read more »Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Prognosis
...can do virtually nothing, including even light housework.In a 2003 study, patients with either CFS or fibromyalgia were more likely to suffer losses of jobs, possessions, and support from friends... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Risk Factors
...is less commonly affected than other locations.Other conditions that can directly cause pain include fibromyalgia, Paget's disease, Parkinson's disease, abscesses, blood clots, and cancer.Others... Read more »Images
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Arthritis, fibromyalgia affect computer use: study
May 03, 2009According to a new study, people who have arthritis and fibromyalgia experience pain and other problems related to computer use that could affect... Read summary »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Demanding Job, Less Memory Decline
October 30, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Think hard and it may protect your brain from Alzheimer's disease. A new study finds those with more education and more... Read summary »
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