Real Facts About Fibromyalgia
Originally posted on https://drricardolalama.com/real-facts-about-fibromyalgia/ Real Facts About Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex chronic pain disorder that affects an average of 10 million Americans every year. Women are among the greatest population that is affected by this disorder, but men and children have also been diagnosed with the disorder. This condition can be subtle or completely disabling. Many patients are unable to participate in work and the normal aspects of daily living. (Image Credit: http://www.chronicbodypain.net ) How is the Diagnosis for Fibromyalgia (FM) Determined? In 1990, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) introduced the diagnostic criteria for Fibromyalgia (FM) . In order to meet the diagnostic criteria, the patient must have wide spread pain for a period of at least three months in addition to pain in eleven or more of the 18 specific tender points when using 4kg of pressure. Fibromyalgia (FM) is a very controvers...