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In a word no. The condition exists but on a far lesser scale than official figures.
As there are no conclusive tests to diagnose fibromyalgia it is a favorite amongst hypochondriacs. Doctors have no option but to take a patients word as true and some patients greatly exaggerate their aches and pains therefore fibromyalgia is often misdiagnosed.
The sadness of this is that those people who genuinely suffer from the disease are often seen as 'fakers' and the cost to the National Health Service (I reside in the UK) in wasted doctor hours and wasted prescriptions is massive.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoFibromyalgia is a very real disorder, characterized by wide-spread body pain and fatigue. Other symptoms may be involved, as well. While there is no specific test that can be given to determine Fibromyalgia, that does not make it any less "real". It can be treated through a combination of medication, exercise, diet and holistic therapies.
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∙ 12y agoNo it is not. I suffer from it. Imagine pain all over, shooting up and down, headaches, pins and needles and memory loss on a daily basis without an explanation apart from 'fibromyalgia' which is incurable. Not oodles of fun mate.
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∙ 12y agofibromyalgia isn't a fake disease, you ignorant fool.
and neither is lupus.
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Where can I find more info on fibromyalgia pain treatment?
www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/fibromyalgia-pain-10/default.htm www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/.../treating-fibromyalgia-pain-medica... www.themediteckwellnessgateway.com ... Holistic Healing
How do you say fibromyalgia in spanish?
Fibromyalgia
Is fibromyalgia an acute condition?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition.
Do army paratroopers suffer from fibromyalgia?
Any body can get fibromyalgia
Can you claim dla with fibromyalgia?
yes,fibromyalgia is a debilitating condition.
What month is fibromyalgia month?
May is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Month. May 12 is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.
Who treats fibromyalgia in Minnesota?
There are a number of hospitals that offer fibromyalgia treatment but it is best to find one that specializes the the treatment of fibromyalgia.
What is the duration of Living With Fibromyalgia?
The duration of Living With Fibromyalgia is 1.18 hours.
Does blue rubber bleb syndrome cause fibromyalgia?
It would not likely cause Fibromyalgia, but there is no known cause for Fibromyalgia. However, Fibromyalgia often co-occurs with other medical issues. It is often brought on by a physical or mental stress. So, it is possible that BLEB could have triggered Fibromyalgia.
Is fibromyalgia inherited?
Fibromyalgia is an inherited disorder - yet the cause is unknown and it is not contagious.
When was Living With Fibromyalgia created?
Living With Fibromyalgia was created on 2007-03-22.
Fibromyalgia in children?
In the US, most often people are diagnosed with fibromyalgia in middle age, and the prevalence of diagnoses tends to increase with age. http://www.myfibro.com/fibromyalgia-pain With things like fibromyalgia anyhting is possible though
