Fibromyalgia

             Fibromyalgia; .
             The invisible pain .
             Every day, millions of men and women in Canada, the United States and the world, wake up feeling sore, aching, and unrested. For most, these are the after affects of going to bed with a bad cold, or a worried mind. But for many, these symptoms are an every day occurrence, for these are the sufferers of Fibromyalgia.
             Most people have never heard of Fibromyalgia and for those who have, it is very easy to fall into disbelief and scoff at the claims of chronic pain of a sufferer. To help dismiss the myths about fibromyalgia, this essay will focus on what is Fibromyalgia, the diagnosis process, and finally the reasons fibromyalgia is so misunderstood by families and friends.
             A) INTRODUCTION TO FIBROMYALGIA.
             1-What is it? .
             Fibromyalgia Syndrome (pronounced fy-bro-my-al-ja) or FMS, is a condition characterized by widespread, migrating, and often debilitating pain and fatigue. It strikes mostly women between the ages of 20 and 50, though men and children are also diagnosed. The Arthritis Society estimates that as many as 900,000 (3 in 100) Canadians suffer with the disorder, yet remain un-diagnosed because of its elusive nature. Symptoms range from mild discomfort to complete debility and may vary from day to day. .
             The symptoms of fibromyalgia can vary considerably from person to person and can be mild to severe. A mild case is merely a nuisance. With a severe case, a person is often unable to hold down a paying job, and may find it hard to maintain the home or even to enjoy the company of family and friends. However, fibromyalgia itself causes no detectable damage to tissues or organs in the body.
             2-What Causes Fibromyalgia? .
             Although the cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, researchers have several theories about causes or triggers of the disorder. Some scientists believe that the syndrome may be caused by an trauma or injury.