Chapter 2 - Section D - Terms & Conditions (WORK IN PROGRESS)

(ok, I know that this one isn't finished, but my mind just wouldn't focus on it today. I will work on it more tomorrow)

With Fibromyalgia there are many terms that are not normally used so I will define them here. Also, many conditions walk side by side with Fibro. I will list a few of them here as well. (If you have more of the “norm” that you would like to add please let me know!)

Terms:

Fibro Fog – Mental confusion, Fuzzy thinking, Short-term memory loss, Inability to concentrate or pay attention, Language lapses. Basically this is a general confusion and memory loss issue. Much of the time it is difficult for someone with Fibro to concentrate and/or it takes longer for us to process something. This is not because we are dumb; it is simply because our brain works at a different pace.

Trigger Points – Also known as Tender Points, these are the pressure areas that a Rheumatologist would test (apply pressure) to determine a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. There are a total of 18 points, but only 11 points of tenderness are required for a diagnosis. They are located: back of the head, between shoulder blades, top of shoulders, front sides of neck, upper chest, outer elbows, upper hips, sides of hips, inner knees.


Conditions (also symptoms)

Acid Reflux –

Chronic fatigue syndrome –

Chronic headaches –

Costochondritis (chest pain) –

Depression –

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) –

Lupus –

Multiple chemical sensitivity –

Muscle twitches and weakness –

Myofascial pain syndrome –

Nausea and dizziness –

Painful menstrual cramps –

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) –

Skin problems –

Sleep Disorders –

Restless leg syndrome –

Temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) –

Vision problems –

Weight gain –