Disability And Fibromyalgia

Many advancements are being made in understanding Fibromyalgia, though the Fibromyalgia claims for disability are still not recognized by most insurance carriers. For more information go here.

At the moment of writing this article, there is not an entry in the Social Security Disability Listing for Impairment for the condition Fibromyalgia. Nor is there for its other names commonly used such as fibromyositis or Myofacial Pain Syndrome. Getting denied of claims is quite common ground for Fibromyalgia patients, but this doesn’t have to be the case.

There is hope for the fibromyalgia patient who needs to claim disability. Many fellow sufferers have gone on to win their cases, you likewise can. The trick is to pursue the claim of disability through the appeal process.

After a person files at the Social Security Office, the case is transferred to DDS, an agency responsible for making the decisions on Disability. Once it is in this agency, the claim is assigned to a specialist who then makes the determination to approve or decline the disability claim.

So why is it so hard to get approved for disability when fibromyalgia is so disabling? Well, the reasons are many. SSD will generally give very little weight to this condition because the condition is not well understood. Your chances get even less when there is not another condition that is accompanying it such as arthritis or some degenerative disease.

Part of the problem is also that the causes are not fully understood and symptoms can range from mild to severe, from one patient to the next. This is why it helps if Fibromyalgia is diagnosed in conjunction with another diagnosis. This is because Fibromyalgia will be seen more legitimately and logical if it is an extension of another "more real" diagnosis.

Another factor is who makes the diagnosis. A diagnosis coming from a Rheumatologist will hold much more weight than if made by a family practitioner or an internist. The label of a specialist holds more umph when it comes to decision time.

This, of course, is no fault of the fibromyalgia sufferer, but there are some tips you can follow to increase your chances of winning your case. The chances of winning are improving as more information about fibromyalgia comes out. So let’s get to the tips for a winning case.

If you want to claim Fibromyalgia for your disability make sure that it has been diagnosed and is in your medical records. If a doctor merely mentions fibromyalgia as a possibility without diagnosing it and charting it, you could be out of luck. So, make sure it is in your medical records.

Make sure that you have been diagnosed by a specialist. If your family doctor makes the diagnosis, have a specialist such as a rheumatologist give you the same diagnosis. Like previously mentioned, diagnosis from a specialist will hold more weight.

This sounds brutal but try not to be diagnosed with Fibromyalgia by a mental health worker. Psychiatrists and those in the mental health arena sometimes overdiagnose patients with Fibromyalgia and so it does not look valid to the SSD agents. If you are diagnosed by a mental health provider, make sure that you are also seen by a specialist such as a rheumatologist to validate the diagnosis. 

Be informed and know what’s in your records. Make copies of everything. It is well known that social security disability cases are decided on records. This holds true for all levels of administration that your case will flow through. By obtaining copies of your medical records before you apply, you will have an idea of how your case looks to the decision makers and help you know if you need to see another doctor before applying.

These simple tips will help you in your fight to win your disability case. Fibromyalgia disability cases can be won and the more that do the easier it will get for our fight.

Copyright (c) 2007 Hailey Harris

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Fibromyalgia Tender Points Treatment

One symptom that is increasingly talked about are fibromylagia trigger points.These tender areas on your body can be sources of discomfort that are impossible to ignore.

In some cases, even the slightest pressure on the fibromyalgia tender points can cause you extreme pain. In these instances, it is best that you identify those spots, so that you can try to protect them from pressure. In order to get rid of these tender points, it is important that you treat fibromyalgia.

If you are experiencing widespread pain all over your muscles, tendons and even on your face, then you may have fibromyalgia. This disease is difficult to diagnose by the physicians as in many cases it may be confused with arthritis, migraine or with other chronic painful conditions.

Hence, it is important that fibromyalgia is diagnosed and treated properly. Unless fibromyalgia is treated correctly, then you can feel hurt all over and most importantly you will feel fatigued no matter how much you sleep or rest.

If you have fibromyalgia, then you may also have fibromyalgia tender points. These tender points will be spots on your body that will be tendered to the touch. In some cases, even the slightest pressure on the fibromyalgia tender points can cause you extreme pain.

There are some patients who can’t even stand the pressure of a simple bed sheet on their fibromyalgia tender points. In these instances, it is best that you identify those spots, so that you can try to protect them from pressure. These fibromyalgia tender points can be anywhere on your body, and sometimes they can even be on your face. (This can be a quite painful condition.)

In order to get rid of these tender points, it is important that you treat fibromyalgia. In most cases, using anti inflammatory medication and simple pain killers can be quite effective in treating and or controlling fibromyalgia. Hence analgesics along with muscle relaxants can be quite effective for fibromyalgia. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe you anti-depression medication such as Zoloft or Prozac.

In addition, anti-seizure medication such as Lyrica can be helpful in controlling this disease. In any case, it is very important to reduce the tension and stress on your body and mind for treating fibromyalgia and thus in some cases, meditation and cognitive therapy has also been found to be useful.

All those treatments for fibromyalgia tender points or fibromyalgia will only give you short-term result. You should also use systemic enzymes for long-term effects, and if you really want to reduce your dependency to those drugs. This therapy is recognized as the natural method, because it helps your own body to heal and repair the damage cells. Learn both of the systemic enzymes, vitalzymx or vitalzym here, www.vitalzym-review.com/vitalzymx.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Fibromyalgia

Stress and anxiety are an unfortunate, but sometimes necessary and inevitable feature of modern life. As with diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking I am afraid that the news is simple. They have to be addressed.

Learning to deal with stress is something that can be consciously learned and practiced and new techniques have proven very effective.

A higher than average percentage of patients undergoing Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue treatment are, or were, engaged in high stress environments.

This may be or have been at home, as carers of relatives or young children. It may have been in work detail or during a divorce or home move.

Whatever the cause a significant increase in stress is frequently cited at the time of onset of the sufferers Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome symptoms.

As well as being implicated pre-onset, stress reactions are involved in the maintenance and exacerbation of the Syndrome post-onset.

Blood pressure, heart rate, the entire endocrine system which controls hormone production are all implicated and involved during stress reactions.

Unfortunately, the system that directly controls all these systems, the Autonomic Nervous System, in particular the Sympathetic Nervous System or "day nerve" remains malfunctional post-onset.

The result, unfortunately, will be an exacerbated negative reaction of your Fatigue and Fibromyalgia symptoms to stress and anxiety producing situations.

To make matters worse there is evidence that once activated the stress reaction lasts abnormally longer in patients afflicted with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Is CFS more common in stressed people?

Let me first give a very broad outline of how general medical advice is presented to Healthcare providers in diagnosing Fibromyalgia and CFS patients:

"frequently seen characteristics of CFS and Fibromyalgia patients

* People who through their own personal attitudes and anxieties tend to make their own lives mores stressful.

* People who are highly ambitious, they appear to be always active physically and mentally.

* People whose lives are fully absorbed coping with the needs and requirements of others.

* People who avoid taking the time they need for themselves to rest, relax and recuperate and build supportive relationships that are entirely their own.

*People who have difficulty finding others to confide in, so bottling up years of emotions and pain at times of bereavement or loss. "

In itself this is not an inaccurate description of frequently seen characteristics of Fibromyalgia and CFS sufferers. However it is so broad that it can describe patients with a multitude of other conditions.

As I have said many times the human body is a remarkably resilient organism, able to accommodate fantastic pressures and stresses, but as with all machines and organisms there comes a breaking point.

Stress appears to be a very large facilitating factor for people who become the unfortunate ones to develop CFS and Fibromyalgia post "trigger" infection or trauma.

A lesser, but still analogous example of stress related conditions is frequently referred to as "burnout", or simply "stress" and I quote.

"A series of personal life circumstances combine to create a "breaking point", for example; death of a close family member, chronic pain, moving house, bullying at work, divorce, separation, financial loss or redundancy have all been linked to detrimental changes in health "

How stress can become a causal factor in Fibromyalgia and CFS

The initial trauma that was the notable "trigger" of your CFS or Fibromyalgia is usually cited as a bacterial/viral or chemically invasive attack of some kind, but it has been noted that in some sufferers extreme acute stress, such as bereavement, divorce, bullying, extremes of overwork may also be a trigger for CFS symptoms in the absence of a notable infection or exposure.

This makes sense in that scientific evidence has shown conclusively that stress lowers our immune defenses against infection as witnessed by white blood cell and lymphocyte counts.

Also, stress has been shown to directly affect the body in the short to medium term causing extreme fatigue and more disabling problems such as migraine, impairment of concentration and memory and interrupted sleep patterns.

Fortunately, as a society we have been woken up to the negative effects of stress.

As is often the case it has taken the negative economic implications of stress to spur employers and healthcare providers into action.

Sufferers no longer have to fight against the labeling that was common with previous generations which took the basic premise that "stress, depression and anxiety are all in the mind and are a sign of weakness"

How stress can maintain and exacerbate CFS and Fibromyalgia

Stress, depression and anxiety are known to slow down and in severe cases prevent recovery from infectious illnesses, and this is partly where the confusion and malpractice surrounding the CFS/depression arena was instigated and fed by general practice and psychologists over the last few decades.

The dividing line between the two conditions can appear very close to the untrained eye, but on closer inspection CFS and Fibromyalgia do in fact have a totally unique subset of features when compared to depression of any type.

To further muddy the waters both CFS and depression cause physical symptoms which can be similar to each other on initial presentation and also there is crossover with the symptoms of various infectious illnesses of the rheumatic and auto-immune spectrum.

As I have mentioned several times in my text, establishment apathy and nonchalance about the true nature of CFS and Fibromyalgia have lead to it being sidelined as a subdivision of psychology and particularly depression.

Historically, when help is sought, sufferers are left feeling isolated and misunderstood to the extent that they will begin to hide their symptoms, live in denial worried about other peoples reactions, and press on regardless while understating their illness.

Unfortunately, these typical reactions only serve to heighten overall stress levels which is precisely the opposite of the reaction needed for recuperation and so leads to a further exacerbation and worsening of symptoms.

A lot of sufferers understandably avoid further professional help.

Some work very hard to find a cure and convince people that CFS/ME/Fibromyalgia is a real illness. This leads to sufferers experiencing a desperate urgency to recover which is met and fed by a cynical and irresponsible health industry full of fake cures, miracle pills and treatments.

All this while sufferers are feeling threatened, scared, angry, stigmatized and generally ill.

The stress cycle goes even higher, and the result, sufferers sink even lower.

There are times in a person life when it may become particularly difficult to actually be ill at all.

For example as a carer of an ill relative, or a baby or young children, during a period of house renovation or construction, the demands of work as primary source of income.

In the absence of people that can help practically and emotionally in these life scenarios it can be very difficult to actually say "STOP".

Traditional medicine understood the importance of recuperation, rest, relaxation and contemplation as an important therapeutical facet of overcoming serious illnesses and infections.

In the presence of a frightening array of diseases which are now largely purged from modern society, and the absence of powerful antibiotics and antivirals, painkillers and analgesics, the body was largely left to its own devices.

In Traditional medicine patients were often treated with herbal tonics and natural cures, a lot of these were incidentally quite effective but have now been largely forgotten, dismissed or dismantled and reproduced in synthetic form to provide the basis of 75% of modern pharmaceuticals.

However the primary strategy of the era involved long periods of rest and recuperation.

By contrast, modern medicine and society place more importance on masking the symptoms, " keeping a stiff upper lip", "knocking it on the head" and "getting back on the job" as quickly as possible.

A "get well quick" protocol which unfortunately is completely at odds with a recuperative strategy for illnesses such as CFS and fibromyalgia.

Learning to control and reduce stress is an important and essential adjunct to any CFS and Fibromyalgia recovery strategy.

You will need to learn how to recognize stress and how to short circuit the sequence of events that leads to a "stress spiral".

Techniques of physical and psychological relaxation are essential and very effective.

Learning when to say NO is essential and avoiding all events and activities that place you under unnecessary stress or anxiety are essential in the short to medium term.

In my next article on this subject I will be talking about techniques that can be used effectively to short circuit and alleviate stress and anxiety at home, in the car and at the workplace.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Information

For many years fibromyalgia and fatigue were misdiagnosed. There are a number of diseases, like  arthritis, that can be associated with the symptoms of sleep deprevation, overall tiredness, chronic pain and lack of concentration.

Finding relief from chronic fatigue fibromyalgia can be a life altering undertaking. With many different treatments finding the one that works for you can require patience.

There are many people who suffer from the symptoms of chronic fatigue fibromyalgia but because it is not a well known disease many of these people do not realize that they have it. Most people do not learn about this disorder until they make an appointment with their doctor to find relief from the symptoms.

When the symptoms of chronic fatigue fibromyalgia first appear they are usually little more than a minor annoyance that may come and go for several years before they intensify. What starts out as minor headaches, tingly or numb body parts, body aches and general fatigue can become more severe over time and lead to joint pain, long periods of fatigue and lethargy, and light headedness. When these symptoms become unbearable those who suffer them are forced to miss work, family events and seek relief with frequent visits to their doctor.

There is no known cure for chronic fatigue fibromyalgia but for those who suffer from it there are a variety of treatments that can bring relief from the symptoms. Relocating to a warmer climate or finding a job that does not require lots of energy are two ways in which one can reduce the symptoms of this condition. Reducing stress in daily life is one of the best ways to alleviate the symptoms as well. Because stress is such a factor in aggravating the symptoms of this disorder learning how to take it easy, relax and conserve energy is very important when it comes to gaining relief. Another known way to deal with the symptoms of chronic fatigue fibromyalgia is eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

Chronic fatigue fibromyalgia does affect women more then men but anyone at any age can be affected by it. Anyone who experiences the symptoms of this condition should seek a doctor’s treatment because many of the symptoms can appear to be caused by other illnesses. A doctor can perform a number of tests to rule out other diseases and narrow down the diagnosis to chronic fatigue fibromyalgia.

Medical science is unsure of the origins of chronic fatigue fibromyalgia but there are two theories as to its causes. The first is that it a genetic disease that is passed down through families while the second theory points more towards the stress of daily life in the modern world as a contributing factor. The one factor that remains the same is the idea that anyone who suffers from chronic fatigue fibromyalgia will have to make lifestyle changes if they are to effectively deal with the disorder.

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Rheumatism – Fibromyalgia, Symptoms, Treatment & Cure

An inflammation of the fibrous or connective tissue of the body is called Fibromyalgia or Rheuatism. It is characterized by general muscle pain, constant fatigue, and several localized tender points with these symptoms. Known commonly as rheumatism, it is now called Fibrositis, fibromyalgia, and fibromyositis by the medical community.

An inflammation of the fibrous or connective tissue of the body is called Fibromyalgia or Rheumatism.

It is characterized by general muscle pain, constant fatigue, and several localized tender points with these symptoms.

Known commonly as rheumatism, it is now called Fibrositis, fibromyalgia, and fibromyositis by the medical community.

Causes and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

There is no known cause of fibromyalgia.

It may be genetic, or related to the geographical place a person lives. Those who suffer fibromyalgia will complain to have three general symptoms: joint and muscle pain, stiffness, and fatigue (usually caused by sleep disturbance).

However, pain is the predominant symptom with pain without apparent reason, aches, and stiffness of multiple muscles, joints, and tenderness in soft tissue. Additionally the pain will move from one part of the body to another. It is most common in the hands, neck, arms, shoulders, chest, legs, hips, and back.

The fatigue results from the individual’s chronic pain coupled (disturbing sleep) It is common for the inflammatory condition to produces various enzymes that are known to cause fatigue.

Some additional symptoms can include diarrhea, tension headaches, difficulty swallowing, numbness or tingling of the extremities, and recurrent abdominal pain. It is well known that stress, anxiety, depression, and lack of sleep will increase symptoms.

Who Is at Risk of Getting Fibromyalgia

Women of child bearing age are the most at risk, followed by the elderly. Men and children are the least at risk, but they also suffer with this disease.

Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia

As the symptoms of fibromyalgia are vague and generalized, diagnosis is difficult and frequently incorrect.

As a sufferer may also have other nerve and muscle disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, the diagnosis may further complicated. There are no tests yet available to specifically diagnose fibromyalgia, so the diagnosis is generally made after simply ruling out other conditions.

However, as there is usually so much stress related to sufferers of fibromyalgia, it is now being diagnosed as a psychological condition (perhaps wrongly).

The Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia has no known cure. Therefore, doctors (and the patients themselves) have to look to alleviating the symptoms.

A good way to do this is to include in your daily life exercise, sufficient rest, lessons in stress management, and a "clean" diet.

A clean diet will exclude coffee, red meat, processed food, and other difficult digestible foods, but include a multitude of fresh fruits and vegetables. Vitamin supplements are also helpful. Ginger, ginseng, ginkgo biloba, and garlic are also helpful.

One’s daily exercise will include various forms of aerobic exercise, with getting the heart rate to good levels, for 20 minutes or more.

Care must be made not to do exercises that could cause additional muscle and joint pain (i.e. if you are lifting weights, use minimums instead of maximums).

Warm up and cool off at each exercise session.

From medications, some muscle relaxants and antidepressants have been helpful, but are not good for the long term. Analgesics should be used sparingly.

Medical Treatment

Conventional medicine will resort to medication and some physiotherapy. However massage has proven very helpful, as well as acupuncture and acupressure (shiatsu). There are other alternative therapies as well.

Prognosis of Fibromyalgia

As fibromyalgia is a chronic illness, the general symptoms will both improve and then worsen.

The symptoms can last for months to years. If you think you have it then make sure you consult your doctor as soon as possible.

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Signs and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

Signs and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia are characterized by pain and tenderness of muscles and fibrous tissues. It is a form of rheumatic syndrome with no life threatening probability but paining for a long duration of time…

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What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a form of generalized pain and fatigue of muscles and fibrous tissues like ligaments and tendons. It affects those places of the body where a slight pressure can cause a lot of pain. Previously, it was known as fibrositis, Psychogenic Rheumatism, Tension Myalgias, and Chronic Muscle pain Syndrome. This disease however is not progressive, crippling or life threatening. There is no physical damage to any part of the body, but the pain remains for a very long duration of time.

Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Fibromyalgia is a rheumatic syndrome that indicates pain in fibrous tissues, muscles, ligaments and tendons, and other connective tissues. This causes pain in muscles without weakening them.
 
There are some early indications which show increased probability of Fibromyalgia. These include Nocturnal sinus stuffiness, Post nasal drip, drooling in sleep, Swollen Glands, Swallowing difficulties. Dry cough, Running nose, Sore throat, Stiff neck, Shortness of breath, Reddening of eye, Tooth aches, Groin pain, Problems in climbing stairs are other common indications found before occurrence of Fibromyalgia.

Symptoms and Signs of Fibromyalgia
Signs and symptoms can vary in accordance with the climatic conditions, stress levels, physical activities, and even the environment in which the person is living.

Even though numerous therapeutic modalities had been evaluated by a variety of institutions, Fibromyalgia has remained a complex set of symptoms without a cure.

Majority of people experience moderate or severe fatigue with lack of energy and feel totally exhausted resulting in lack of sleep. Headaches, like tension headaches, migraine headaches are very often noticed. Abdominal pain, constipation, and bladder spasms cause irritability and urinary urgency. Some times skin and blood circulation become too sensitive to temperature changes, and results in changes of skin color. People with Fibromyalgia wake up tired and unrefreshed even though they seem to get plenty of sleep.

The primary symptom of Fibromyalgia is pain experienced in certain locations called tender points, and the pain spreads over to other parts of the body. Some of these tender points are back of the head, upper back, neck, chest, elbows, hips, knees, rib cage and buttocks.

It is very common for people with Fibromyalgia being sensitive to odour, noises, bright light and touch.

Other Fibromyalgia symptoms
There are numerous other symptoms associated with Fibromyalgia like Depression, Dizziness, Difficulty in concentrating, Frequent changes of mood, Tension and Migraine, headaches, Tingling and numbness of hands and feet, Chest pain, Gastrointestinal problems, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, bladder irritation, Dryness in skin, eyes, and mouth. Sometimes, too frequent urinary urgencies, Stiffness in mornings, Sleep disturbances, Intolerance to cold, Anxiety, Forgetfulness are also found in few cases.

Causes of Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia seems to be caused by many factors,

1. Biological factors
a. Sex
i) Female to male Ratio is 9:1
ii) The pain modulatory systems in females are influenced by phasic alterations in reproductive hormone levels.
iii) Aversive stimuli and stressful tasks affect females more than males.
b. Sleep: Almost all patients complain of a poor night sleep followed by a more painful day. This affects both limbs of stress and contribute to a bad mood, and difficulty in concentrating on the work
c. Age, Inheritance, Trauma and Tissue Injury, Physical Conditioning, Stress/ neuroendocrine and automatic dysregulation, Neurotransmitter abnormalities, Functional Brain activity abnormalities, Virus or other infections are other biological factors responsible.

2. Cognitive – Behavioral Variable
a. Pain beliefs and Attribution
i) Negative belief,
ii) Self blaming for the pain
iii) Self assessed inability to work,
iv) Helplessness
v) No control over pain
b. Hyper Vigilance
i) High sensitivity
ii) Increased attention,
iii) Anxiety
c. Self Efficacy and Coping
Loss of control over pan and failure to adopt coping strategies.
d. Mood, and Depression, Personality traits and disorders, Pain behaviors are the other cognitive factors responsible.

3. Environmental and Social Factors
These affect behavioral aspects when he becomes an adult.

a. Development Factors

i) Experiences during childhood,
ii) School stress levels,
iii) Unhappy families,
iv) Abuse

b. Interpersonal Skills
c. Cultural Factors
d. Work Environment and Job satisfaction

Signs and Tests for Diagnosis
Generally symptoms are checked and physical examinations are carried out by applying pressure to various trigger points in the body. Before diagnosing Fibromyalgia, X-rays and blood tests need to be taken to rule out other conditions like Arthritis, under or over active Thyroid as these conditions have similar symptoms.

Prevention
1. Reduce stress levels by developing plans and avoiding overexertion and emotional stresses. Take time to relax.
2. Try to get enough sleep and reduce fatigue.
3. Regular exercises decrease the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Walking, swimming, are the best.
4. Being active and practicing breathing exercises, maintaining a healthy lifestyle are very important.
5. It is recommended to use eye drops to relive dry eyes.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic problem and the symptoms may continue for years. The key is seeking professional advice for medication and treatment of the disease.

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