What Is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is widespread muscle and skeletal pain. Widespread is defined as pain occurring on the right and left sides of the body, above and below the waist, and along the spine. Localized pain also must occur in a majority of identified "tender points" all over the surface of the body.

Do I Have Fibromyalgia?

A patient must have several symptoms present so that the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia can be confirmed.  Many patients have the symptoms but may not even know what Fibromyalgia is.  Others have been told by their MD that the “are on their way’ to having Fibromyalgia soon if nothing is done”.

Other General Signs and Symptoms

• Tempo mandibular joint dysfunction
  
  
• Skeletal pain and whole body aches
  
  
• Fatigue
  
  
• Trouble sleeping
  
  
• Depression
  
  
• Chronic headaches
  
  
• Bowel disturbances
  
  
• Anxiety
  
  
• Racing heartbeats
  
  
• Allergies
  
  
• Decreased coordination

Trigger Points

Trigger points are areas of tenderness in a muscle.
Trigger points may be associated with myofascial pain syndromes or Fibromyalgia.
If you suffer with 11 of the 18 points, you may be suffering with Fibromyalgia.
Please discuss these points while consulting your FCA Doctor.

Are You Suffering Needlessly? What Can Be Done?

Treatment begins when you are ready to find out the cause of your problem.

Let one of the trained doctors at FIBROMYALGIA CENTERS OF AMERICA start you on the path to health.

It begins with consulting your trained professional.  After the consultation, an in depth exam will be performed if you qualify for treatment.

See what patients of FCA have to say:

I have felt better with the aching and I have more stamina to do things I haven’t been able to do in a long time. - Margaret Hester

I am walking three miles, three times a week.  I have a lot more energy and I have gone back to work.  I am not having muscle spasm or taking pain pills anymore.  - Edna Scott

You can find out more at http://www.fibromyalgiacentersofamerica.org/