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…
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.…
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)…
Specific pain sensations are felt by the patients of fibromyalgia and these pains are nothing but dull aches which initiate directly from muscles. These pains often become chronic and thus they are simply unbearable. Both body sides should experience these pains and in most of the cases it has been found that lower and upper body parts are getting badly affected by these pains. The pains might arrive in an unplanned manner while doing daily activities.…
Why or why not? According to Lori, pain is not a reflex and involves both affective and sensory experiences. She is aware that pain can be a result from a stimulus. However, she explains pain to be subjective and we can not deny that others feel pain because we cannot feel it ourselves. She explains the psychological and behavioral evidence on how pain works.…
"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.…
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.…
Some of the other long term side affects of FIBROMYALGIA are fatigue, morning stiffness, insomnia, numbness in the feet and hands, headaches, and severe anxiety. When these side affects occur your body can easily ease the pain just by giving it simple daily exercise. This can consist anywhere from long stenches, to running and jogging over long distances, yet not to the point of total exhaustion. Many people do not realize that when your one gets such awful pains, it is just a sign your body is telling you that it needs more care.…
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.…
Symptoms include:widespread pain, fatigue, cognitive difficulties, and other problems. People with this disease might have trouble sleeping, numbness or tingling, an intolerance to exercise, abdominal pain, headaches and many other things.…
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.…
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.…
