Everything You Wanted To Know About Fibromyalgia But Were Afraid To Ask
Monday, July 19th, 2010
IS THERE A CURE FOR FIBROMYALGIA?
It is most likely that effective treatments may be devised before a cure is discovered.
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT CAUSES FIBROMYALGIA?
No, fibromyalgia was once thought to be an inflammatory condition but no inflammation or arthritis has been found. It has been also called a psychiatric illness, but when depression and anxiety occur they are the result of the many symptoms of fibromyalgia rather than the cause.
WILL MY FIBROMYALGIA GET WORSE?
Although the pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia can be quite severe and can be exacerbated by certain health conditions, they do not result in the development of any deformities or lead to death.
CAN MY FAMILY CATCH FIBROMYALGIA FROM ME?
There is no evidence that fibromyalgia is caused by a virus or bacteria, or that it can be spread from one person to another by physical contact.
IS THERE A SURGERY TO HELP FIBROMYALGIA?
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons has issued a statement saying, “There is no scientific evidence that chronic fatigue syndrome (or fibromyalgia) is a neurological disorder or that it requires surgical intervention.
Dr. Visentin, D.C.
Care Chiropractic
Denver, CO ©2010
