Fibromyalgia is often referred to as an "invisible" illness or disability due to the fact that generally there are not necessarily outward indications of the illness or its resulting disabilities. The often invisible nature of the illness, and the lack of understanding about its pathology, often has psychosocial complications for those that have this disease. Individuals suffering from somewhat invisible illnesses in general often face disbelief or accusations of malingering or laziness from others that are unfamiliar with it.

What does it feel like?Hellish Pain--"No its not like the supposed Commercials on TV"

It s pain 24/7 --flair_ups with pain levels beyond tolerance'-- memory loss'--cognitive dysfunction'--stabbing --shooting--throbbing intensive pain-in most of the body;---chest pain that feels like you are having a heart attack;---Mygraine Headaches;--IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) everything from diahrea to constipation-extreme cramping even after meals;---Hair Loss;---sudden allergies to many things--that never bothered you before;--muscle disruption--sometimes intensive---often extremities--that cannot function--or involuntary muscle movements;---leg pain;--hips that often do not let you walk right--or pain you so badly --you cannot walk;

European documented reports and many here as well including  ProHealth Magazine  Fall 2007 (ImmuneSupport.com) states that: Fibromyalgia is a ""Neurologic"" Disease---not a form of "Arthritis" and is NOT a "Pschological"  problem__Or  disorder.

Fibromyalgia is a Physical disorder with REAL, measurable "Biological" abnormalities.

The depressive symptoms come about due to the resulting excessive pain and disruptive life style.

I have researched and studied this for over 20 years, It is progressive-with those who have the real disease-and most information is misleading that is on Television and the Internet.

Far too many are "boxed" with similar symptoms that do not have the real disease but other diseases that 'mimic' FMS..hence the disinformation, and the idea--this disease will "just fade away" if we give patients enough anti-depressants.

Most of Europe does not even prescribe these meds..but we in the USA hand out prescriptions to just about everyone who has the symptoms, without fully testing to see if people truly have this disease

Please note:

A number of other disorders can produce essentially the same symptoms as fibromyalgia. Other disorders known to produce similar symptoms are:

Chronic fatigue syndrome
Depression
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Gulf War syndrome
Influenza
Lead poisoning
Lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Lyme disease
Mercury toxicity
Myofascial pain syndrome
Tendinitis
Thyroid disease
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency
Whiplash-associated disorder

Last but not least; the ones who have determined the criteria for Fibromyalgia are: The American College of Rheumatology

This disease is not Arthritic, and until The AMA recognizes some facts of truth, and appoints other Facets of the Medical Profession to determine the Real criteria for FMS; nothing will change for the people who suffer with this horrible, debilitating disease that affects the muscles of our body along with the neurological problems.

Needless to say-IF the muscles are so affected, (and they are) then the greatest serious threat to every one of us; is the effect upon the heart. It does not take a "rocket scientist" to figure that one out.--hence also the reports of "Tachycardia" with this disease--(They are NOT Panic Attacks)

Thank you for your time.

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