The article I chose to critique is one that is extremely personal to me. My aunt has suffered with fibromyalgia, a chronic, episodic pain disorder for the last several years and thought this area of research to be most intriguing and appropriate. Fibromyalgia (FM) syndrome is considered a chronic rheumatic condition of unknown etiology characterized by…
Myasthenia gravis is thought to be caused by the immune system which produces antibodies that attack one type of receptor in the transmission of nerve impulses, especially on the muscle side of the neuromuscular junction. (Beers, 2003) This impairment is what causes the body to attack its own acetylcholine receptors, which in turn causes an autoimmune reaction. (Beers, 2003) The antibodies destroy the receptor sites more rapidly than the body can replace them. Muscle weakness occurs when acetylcholine cannot activate enough receptor sites at the neuromuscular junction. (Howard Jr. M.D., 2006) Why the body attacks it own acetylcholine receptors is unknown. One theory is that the thymus gland may be involved. The thymus gland contains muscle cells with acetylcholine receptors. In the thymus gland, certain cells of the immune system learn to distinguish between the body and foreign substances. The theory is that the thymus tells the immune system to attack acetylcholine receptors. (Beers, 2003)…
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. "Tender points" refers to tenderness that occurs in precise, localized areas, particularly in the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips. People with this syndrome may also experience sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and other symptoms. Fibromyalgia affects 3 to 6 million Americans. It primarily occurs in women of childbearing age, but children, the elderly, and men can also be affected.…
Fibromyalgia is an condition that has to do with pain in parts of your body like your joints, muscles, and soft tissues. Fibromyalgia is a pain that spreads all over the body. It also may have some type of tender spot when applied pressure it in it. People can have trouble sleeping or they may feel tired.…
It is important that we take into consideration, areas other than physical pain and have a holistic approach. Pain is whatever the person who is suffering it feels it to be. Physical pain can be experienced as a result of disease or injury, or some other form of bodily distress. Pain can also be social, emotional and spiritual as well as just physical.…
"Pain is defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage" (Merskey & Bogduk, 1994). According to Liebeskind (1991), pain is a universal phenomenon that can have a detrimental effect on mobility, sleeping and eating patterns, personal relationships, immune system, overall functional status and psychological well-being, and it has also been the most common reason for medical appointments. Pain is a complex, multidimensional perception that varies in quality, duration and strength (McGrath, 1994). Pain is a subjective symptom that cannot be objectively measured in the way that blood pressure or heart rate can be measured (Strong, Unruh, Wright, & Baxter, 2002). The definition of pain highlights the duality of pain experience and suggests that the perception of pain and how a person report pain is influenced by physiological and psychological factors; however, our understanding of pain and how it perceived by different people is still limited and more research need to be conducted in this field since pain evaluation and pain relief are important goals for the health care providers and clients.…
There’s a silent war brewing inside me and I refuse to allow this invader to win: an invisible threat that has tried to claim victory over my life, for the past four years. A war I’m still trying to analyze and accept. However, I am not alone. There is a mysterious battalion of soldiers living amongst each other invisibly, fighting an unpredictable battle. A camouflage war that should bear no entitlement on us, a war that is known to me as, “My Silent War”.…
Fibromyalgia is a mysterious ailment that influences all facets of its sufferer’s life. It hasn’t been that long ago when those receiving a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia were ridiculed, and the doctors doing the diagnosing were criticized. There was a perception that Fibromyalgia was a ‘waste basket’ diagnosis; given when no other explanation could be provided. It is for those, who remain attached to this perception, to which I write. Do you believe Fibromyalgia is over diagnosed? Do you believe people with this condition exaggerate their pain? Do you think their symptoms/pain is all in their head? Are these people simply hypochondriacs? Do you wonder if their pain is an excuse to obtain prescription narcotics? If so, you are not alone! At present this perception is still shared by many doctors refusing to recognize Fibromyalgia as a genuine ailment worthy of treatment and continued research. My hope is that by the conclusion of this essay you will have a different view of Fibromyalgia. My goal is to provide you with enough information to see this medical mystery from a new perspective.…
Thesis Statement: Fibromyalgia is not completely understood. For years it has been argued in the medical community whether it is a syndrome or a disease. We are just going to call it a condition.…
If one does though happen to experience the pain from FIBROMYALGIA, it is described as deep-aching, radiating, gnawing, and shooting ranges from mild to severe. FIBROMYALGIA sufferers tend to have pain that weakens through out the day gradually. The pain often increases again during evening at the worst and in activity that is cold, damp weather, which results to stress and anxiety.…
There are symptoms that urge you to take heed before they get worse and develop into huge medical issues. Among these symptoms are tiredness and fatigue, sleeping difficulties, neck and back pain; mood swings; poor concentration, stiffness and inflexibility; and bloating or gassiness and then menstrual issues are for women. Notice how you can see these symptoms as ordinary when in fact, they may cause you severe pain that only a professional can free you from.…
Fibromyalgia is a disorder in which can be described as complicated, constant pain in regards to overall discomfort and sensitivity to touch happening in various sites of the body. It occurs most in women, however, men and children can still be affected. Fibromyalgia may run in a family history (in genes), and the true cause is unclear. Scientists hypothesize a person’s genes may balance the way their body channels painful stimuli. Symptoms may vary person to person, however one thing is clear, Fibromyalgia is characterized by pain, in which does not go away. As a matter of fact, it may come and go, but it does not leave all together. There is not a laboratory test to detect Fibromyalgia, however patient screening may be important to rule out other health conditions. As well as, there is not a cure for Fibromyalgia, symptoms can be relieved by medications and self-care, but once someone is diagnosed with it, it is a life- long disorder.…
Fibromyalgia: an illness that produces muscle pain and tenderness because of its affects on how a person’s brain processes pain. What causes this disease is unknown, however it can be linked to genetics, infections, and PTSD. Women are more likely to develop this disease than men.…
of life, I can strongly agree and relate to that statement. I believe that pain is something that we…
Pain is considered as the 5th vital sign. It is an important factor that affects the well being of a person. The Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary defines pain as: a) a localized physical suffering associated with bodily disorder and b) acute mental and emotional distress. Pain is an unwanted sensation by anyone, though pain is an important indicator that there is something wrong somewhere in your body.…
