New Fibromyalgia Group
Hi all,
If anyone knows of or suffers from Fibromyalgia...we are recruiting members. I have started a new Eon's Group... Fibromyalgia Support Connection and wanted to share the information with you all in case you'd be interested or knew someone who would be.
Fibromyalgia:(FM) is a chronic pain illness characterized by widespread musculoskeletal aches, pain and stiffness, soft tissue tenderness, general fatigue, and sleep disturbances. The most common sites of pain include the neck, back, shoulders, pelvic girdle, and hands, but any body part can be affected. Fibromyalgia patients experience a range of symptoms of varying intensities that wax and wane over time.
It is estimated that approximately 3-6% of the U.S. population has FM. Although a higher percentage of women of all ages and races are affected, it does strike men and children. Because of its debilitating nature, fibromyalgia has a serious impact on patients' families, friends, and employers, as well as society at large.
The symptoms are: Pain,Fatigue, Sleep problems, IBS, Migraines, Restless Leg Syndrome, Impaired Memory/Concentration, Skin Rashes, Anxiety, Ringing in the ears, dry mouth & eyes, depression, Raynaud's Syndrome, Neuroligical symptoms, Impaired coordination...to name a few.
The efforts of our support group, are to help improve the quality of life for people with FM. Also, to help find better ways to diagnose and treat FM. All through networking and sharing.
The symptoms of FM can vary in severity and often wax and wane, but most patients can improve their lives over time or at least "manage" their quality of life they have. With FM...most sufferes feel they have lost control of their life and health. I feel that by actively seeking new information, talking to others who have FM, re-evaluating daily priorities, making lifestyle changes, and working hard to keep a hopeful attitude, the FM sufferer can take charge of their life and become the FM survivor! Join our group...if you can help, can relate or can sympathize!
If anyone knows of or suffers from Fibromyalgia...we are recruiting members. I have started a new Eon's Group... Fibromyalgia Support Connection and wanted to share the information with you all in case you'd be interested or knew someone who would be.
Fibromyalgia:(FM) is a chronic pain illness characterized by widespread musculoskeletal aches, pain and stiffness, soft tissue tenderness, general fatigue, and sleep disturbances. The most common sites of pain include the neck, back, shoulders, pelvic girdle, and hands, but any body part can be affected. Fibromyalgia patients experience a range of symptoms of varying intensities that wax and wane over time.
It is estimated that approximately 3-6% of the U.S. population has FM. Although a higher percentage of women of all ages and races are affected, it does strike men and children. Because of its debilitating nature, fibromyalgia has a serious impact on patients' families, friends, and employers, as well as society at large.
The symptoms are: Pain,Fatigue, Sleep problems, IBS, Migraines, Restless Leg Syndrome, Impaired Memory/Concentration, Skin Rashes, Anxiety, Ringing in the ears, dry mouth & eyes, depression, Raynaud's Syndrome, Neuroligical symptoms, Impaired coordination...to name a few.
The efforts of our support group, are to help improve the quality of life for people with FM. Also, to help find better ways to diagnose and treat FM. All through networking and sharing.
The symptoms of FM can vary in severity and often wax and wane, but most patients can improve their lives over time or at least "manage" their quality of life they have. With FM...most sufferes feel they have lost control of their life and health. I feel that by actively seeking new information, talking to others who have FM, re-evaluating daily priorities, making lifestyle changes, and working hard to keep a hopeful attitude, the FM sufferer can take charge of their life and become the FM survivor! Join our group...if you can help, can relate or can sympathize!
