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Environmental Health Concerns
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Fibromyalgia (Also known as fibrositis, chronic muscle pain syndrome, psychogenic rheumatism and tension myalgias)
You have been to doctor after doctor, hoping someone would have a diagnosis for the inexplicable aches and pains throughout your body. You are suffering with pain in your muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Even the slightest pressure can cause pain in the multiple tender areas of your body. You feel fatigued. Daily activities are hard to perform. You may be suffering from fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is difficult to diagnose and can be difficult to treat as well. Your symptoms may vary in intensity based on the weather, your daily activities, stress and even the time of day. The condition includes widespread muscle pain and difficulty performing daily activities. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, although it is not life threatening or progressive. Although anyone can have fibromyalgia, it is most common in women. It is not known exactly what causes fibromyalgia, although psychological stress and hormonal changes are factors being researched.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the symptoms of fibromyalgia are varied, but the following is a list of those most commonly seen:
Widespread pain
Fatigue
Sleep disturbance
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Headaches and facial pain
Heightened sensitivity
Depression
Numbness or tingling sensations in the hands and feet (paresthesia)
Difficulty concentrating
Mood changes
Chest pain
Dry eyes, skin and mouth
Painful menstrual periods
Dizziness
Anxiety
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has established the criteria listed below for diagnosing fibromyalgia: Presence of widespread pain for at least 3 months, and all of the following:
Pain on the right and left sides of the body.
Pain above and below the waist.
Pain in the axial skeleton.
Pain on palpation in at least 11 of 18 tender points.
Diagnosing fibromyalgia is very difficult as there is not one laboratory test that gives results. As with lupus, fibromyalgia can take months or more to diagnose. You will have to go through a few blood tests and x-rays to rule out rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and/or lupus. Some healthcare professionals believe the ACR criteria may not even cover the full scope of diagnosing the illness.
The Healthy Green Institute recommends a complete indoor environmental and lifestyle assessment that may help identify the potential triggers that exacerbate the condition. The results from a complete assessment can provide recommendations to help reduce the exposure your environment and lifestyle have on your condition.
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Disclaimer:
The contents of this Web Site are meant for informational purposes only. The state of knowledge regarding Fibromyalgia, environmental related illnesses and the treatment of patients potentially exposed to hazardous substances in the environment is constantly evolving and is often uncertain. In this educational endeavor we have made a diligent effort to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information presented, but make no claim that it comprehensively addresses all possible situations.
The Healthy Green Institute of America, LLC and its web site is intended as an educational resource for individuals and families seeking information that may help them solve difficult environmental related health issues.
It is not, however, a substitute for the professional judgment of health care providers. The information must be interpreted in light of specific data regarding the patient and in conjunction with other sources of authority.
If you feel that certain treatment options and/or detoxifying your body and your indoor environments may help improve your health and wellness, please seek the advice and guidance of health care professionals that understand these options.
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