the terms “fibrositis”, and “itis” which is the inflammation which is to muscles, and or pain in the muscles and connective tissues. Some additional signs/symptoms in association to fibromyalgia are anxiety, cardiovascular problems, chronic fatigue, aches and pains, depression, GI disturbances, IBS, memory problems “fibro fog”. When a patient with fibromyalgia syndrome describes this disease, they describe it as “ache all over”. They say their muscles feel like they have been pulled, torn
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is a psychological illness. However, it is important to address the issues of MCS as it plays an important role in environmental politics and in compensation courts. Symptoms of MCS include fatigue, headaches, bowel disorders and muscle aches. These symptoms are similar to ailments such as chronic fatigue and Gulf War syndromes. Hence, a group of activists consisting of doctors and patients theorise that since the symptoms are similar there must be connection between these ailments and toxic in
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disease is a complex yet very silent disease. This disease is known as "The great Imitator" (Lymedisease.org 2013) this is because the symptoms that arise are like other well known diseases. Some examples of these diseases are; Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Depression and Rheumatoid Arthritis (Lymedisease.org 2013). By the time that Lyme's disease is diagnosis the symptoms and the disease process have become chronic. When someone gets infected this disease with the Lyme spirochetes
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clinical spectrum. The symptoms of Fibromyalgia are musculoskeletal pain and tenderness, sleep issues and significant levels of fatigue. The other key symptoms include cognitive disturbances, particularly problems with concentration, memory, and high distress levels.2 Fibromyalgia can be considered part of a group of clinical syndromes, including chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivities and irritable bowel syndrome, whose clinical features reflect similar pathophysiological
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its causes, manifestation, and part of the process of managing this disease in which a kinesiologist would have a central role. Fibromyalgia, estimated to affect 4% of the population, is a compilation of symptoms accompanying pain, which include fatigue, stiffness and sleep disturbance, along with psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder. There are different opinions in the literature in regards to the placement of fibromyalgia as a mental or somatic disorder
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the faster the chemicals are excreted, the less likely they are to have a lasting effect. Long term exposure to pollutants may lead to oxidative stress and a breakdown in the body’s own immune system. This could lead to conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and liver failure. Combined treatment using detoxification and other treatments can help a variety of chronic conditions. Tips on detoxifying One of the most important elements of detoxification is mineral water. "Sometimes the solution
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The following presentation uses the P.E.R.I approach to understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Team B will define the health problem, identify the burden of the disease on the community, identify the cause of the problem, identify the burden of the disease on the community state and or national levels. The team will then identify potential solutions, explain the success of the solutions, provide additional solutions for treatment or resolution, and finally how the P.E.R.I model guided the understanding
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the treatment of the condition as you see them. I will be looking at the impact that chronic illnesses have on a person’s life with particular reference to the illness Myalgic encephalomyelitis’ (M.E.) sometimes known as ‘Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’ (C.F.S). I will explore the role that hypnotherapy can have in pain relief and stress reduction. M.E. is an illness about which there is currently much disagreement among medical professionals regarding its classification,
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diagnosis. Some people are lead to believe that it replaced Chronic Pain Syndrome and/or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Did it, we will examine that here. Depending on who you talk to Fibromyalgia exists, Endocrinology says no and Neurology says yes. Who’s right, which is what we will find out? What we do know; “Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal syndrome characterized by widespread joint and muscle pain, fatigue, and tender points” (McCance RN & Huether RN, 2010, p. 1606). If that is Fibromyalgia
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“Since our perceptions and evaluations of the world actually causes stress, then changing some part of our basic outlook on life may be the most expedient way to reduce tension and anxiety” (11). Some common sings for people who have stress are fatigue or irritability. Sometimes family members can be the main cause of stress. We need to take in consideration that having a social life and even our own selves are all big factors of stress. We usually think of stressors as being negative, such as an
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