TODAY IS FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY! MAY 12

[Morgaine]

Hi everyone,

 

As many of you know, I am a Fibromyalgia sufferer who uses MJ to help control and alleviate my symptoms.

 

What is Fibromyalgia? Thats a loaded question . Here's a website with lots of info -

 

http://www.fmaware.org/site/PageServer?pagename=fibromyalgia

 

Please, take the time to learn a little about this condition - understanding in the community,

medical professions and workplaces is essential to us Fibromites just getting along in the world!

 

Cheers and a Flare Free day for all the FM'ers out there!

 

Morgz

xxx

[Fibrofeend]

on ya Morgz!!

cheers

[Morgaine]

Here's a "quick" rundown of the facts -

 

 

 

Fibromyalgia (pronounced fy-bro-my-AL-ja) is a complex chronic pain disorder that affects an estimated 10 million Americans. While it occurs most often in women, it strikes men and children, and all ethnic backgrounds. For those with severe symptoms, fibromyalgia (FM) can be extremely debilitating and interfere with basic daily activities.

 

 

 

Diagnosis:

 

* The FM diagnostic criteria, established by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) in 1990, includes a history of widespread pain in all four quadrants of the body for a minimum duration of three months, and pain in at least 11 of the 18 designated tender points when a specified amount of pressure is applied.

* Since people with FM tend to look healthy and conventional tests are typically normal, a physician knowledgeable about the disorder is necessary to make a diagnosis.

* Physicians should rule out other causes of the symptoms before making a diagnosis of fibromyalgia.

 

Symptoms:

 

* Although chronic, widespread body pain is the primary symptom of fibromyalgia, a variety of other symptoms are common in FM patients. Symptoms include: moderate to severe fatigue, sleep disorders, problems with cognitive functioning, IBS, headaches and migraines, anxiety and depression, and environmental sensitivities.

* Research has documented neuroendocrine physiological abnormalities that may contribute to the symptoms.

 

Causes:

 

* Recent research has suggested a genetic component. The disorder is often seen in families, among siblings or mothers and their children.

* Fibromyalgia often occurs following a physical trauma, such as an acute illness or injury, which may act as a “trigger” in the development of the disorder.

* Increasing attention is being devoted to the central nervous system as the underlying mechanism of FM. Recent studies have suggested that FM patients have generalized disturbance in pain processing and an amplified response to stimuli that would not ordinarily be painful in healthy individuals.

 

Treatment:

 

* Since there is no known cure for FM, treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and improving function.

* A variety of prescription medications are often used to reduce pain levels and improve sleep. On June 21, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lyrica (pregabalin) as the first drug to treat fibromyalgia. Cymbalta (duloxetine HCl) was approved in June 2008; and Savella (milnacipran HCl) was approved in January 2009.

* Alternative therapies, such as massage, myofasical release, acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal supplements and yoga, can be effective tools in managing FM symptoms.

* Increasing rest, pacing activities, reducing stress, practicing relaxation and improving nutrition can help minimize symptoms and improve quality of life.

 

Taken from NFA website.

[cheeba]

On this day, May 12th 2009.

 

 

I am now aware.

Of fibromyalgia.

 

Actually I had a spoiler.

But hey.

 

Rack up another one for weed being bettr'n drinking the pain away.

[Radic]

iery morg

thanx and praize for a most enlightening post

 

forward ever sista

free cannabis

heal the people

heal de land

 

irey guidance

[Morgaine]

Hey everyone,

 

 

FibroFeend - hey lovey hope you are well

 

Cheeba thanks for the read!

 

Radic, thanks for taking the time to learn, forward ever my friend!

 

 

Cheers and love and chocolate

 

Morgaine

xxxxxx

[everest]

i used to drag my work mate pete out of bed ... most days , aye the fibro pained him ... the flu he called it , the body ache ...

 

best wishes ,

 

ev

[Morgaine]

Thanks Everest, yes it's a nasty piece of work thats for sure.

 

Tell your friend Pete to get on the pot It's a great help for that achy fluey feeling!

 

Cheers

Morgz