Fibromyalgia syndrome in young children: onset at age 10 years and younger.
Eraso RM, Bradford NJ, Fontenot CN, Espinoza LR, Gedalia A.
Department of Pediatrics, LSU Health Sciences Center and Children's Hospital, New Orleans, USA.
OBJECTIVE:To report our experience of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) in young children with onset at age 10 years and younger as compared to older children.
METHODS:Clinical and laboratory data were reviewed in all patients that had been diagnosed with FMS between November 1994 and March 2003. Patients with onset above the of age 18 years, and patients with FMS and concomitant rheumatic diseases were excluded from this study. The study population included two groups: group "A", young children with onset at age 10 years and under and group "B", children with onset above 10 years old. A questionnaire was used at follow-up visits or by telephone interview to evaluate the outcome.
RESULTS:There were 148 children with the diagnosis of FMS (based on ACR criteria), of these 46 children in group A and 102 children in group B. The mean age at onset and mean age at diagnosis were 7.5 years and 10 years in group A, and 13.2 years and 14.5 years in B, respectively. The mean interval between the age of onset and the age at diagnosis was 32 months in group A, and 18 months in group B (p= 0.007). There was a predominance of female gender and Caucasian ethnicity in both groups. Diffuse aching was reported in all patients in both groups. Stiffness, subjective joint swelling, abdominal pain and initial presentation on wheelchair were found more frequently in group A, compared with group B (p= 0.03, 0.001, 0.01, 0.03 respectively). The mean count of tender points at diagnosis was higher in group A, compared with group B (15.3 vs. 14.2, p = 0.004). The differences of other clinical features and laboratory tests in both groups were not statistically significant. Thirty-six patients in group A (78%) and 83 in group B (81%) were available for one or more follow-up visits and/or telephone interview. The mean follow-up period was 14 months in group A, and 19 months in group B (p value = 0.3). There was no difference in the type of treatment or outcome in both groups.
CONCLUSION:FMS in young children of 10 years old and younger is frequently under-recognized. As compared with the older group, stiffness, subjective joint swelling, abdominal pain, initial presentation on wheelchair and a higher mean count of tender points at diagnosis were significantly more common in the younger age group. However, the type of medications used and outcome were similar in both groups. Prospective studies with large patient population are needed to clarify these findings.
PMID: 17888225
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Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007
We were number 1 in google!
Rid Fibromyalgia Offers Hope with Alternative Fibromyalgia Treatment
Many that suffer from this illness have resigned themselves to living in pain, unable to get out of bed and live life the way they want. Rid Fibromyalgia offers a fibromyalgia treatment that is different and all inclusive to get sufferers moving again.
Clearfield, Utah (PRWEB) September 21, 2007 -- Rid Fibromyalgia (http://www.ridfibromyalgia.com) is proud to announce that they have an alternative fibromyalgia treatment that works to get sufferers of this illness moving again. Many who suffer from fibromyalgia believe after years of suffering and treatments that don't work that there simply is no hope for them to lead a normal life again. The website, and treatment plan, was created by a sufferer of the illness who made a change in her own life and wants to share it with others.
The problem with fibromyalgia is that every doctor treats it differently, some suggesting that those that suffer simply need to triumph psychologically to feel better. This can be frustrating and defeating to those that have the illness. Many people who have been to numerous doctors for help have been given one medication after another, with no relief. Many times there is no relief from the medications because they don't treat the problem, they simply try to mask the symptoms.
Rid Fibromyalgia has a different idea, one that gets to the root of the problem, treating the pain at its source. This program can be found in their "Heal Your Body" eBook that is offered on the website and includes a regimen of diet and safe exercises, acupuncture for pain relief, vitamins and supplements to help the body heal, and even a list of medications that you may want to try and which ones you may want to steer clear of. As you can see, this is a comprehensive fibromyalgia treatment that aims to heal the body, not just mask the symptoms.
Many sufferers of this painful illness have found relief through this alternative treatment. One satisfied customer said of the program, "Pain had been keeping me from doing the things I love: Roller-blading, going to park with my kids, and being able to get out of bed in the mornings. My anxiety levels were horrible, I was afraid to go out sometimes, now I feel like I have a life again. Some of the system was difficult, but well worth it. The detox and rejuvenation part of the system really worked. Thanks, I am going to help others now lead a healthy life."
For more information visit: http://www.ridfibromyalgia.com
About Rid Fibromyalgia:Rid Fibromyalgia (http://www.ridfibromyalgia.com) was founded in 2006 in Syracuse, Utah, and has emerged as one of the industry leaders in providing effective natural treatments for Fibromyalgia. The Heal Your Body system is innovative and provides real relief to the pain and fatigue and other symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Hailey Harris, CEO of Ridfibromyalgia, helps others use the same natural treatments she used to beat her fibromyalgia. Ridfibromyalgia.com provides a free newsletter with healing tips, information and strategies to completely eliminate the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
(An http://IPRWire.com Press Release)
Contact Info:Name: Hailey HarrisAddress: P.O. Box 160266City: ClearfieldState: UtahCountry: United StatesZip: 84016
Many that suffer from this illness have resigned themselves to living in pain, unable to get out of bed and live life the way they want. Rid Fibromyalgia offers a fibromyalgia treatment that is different and all inclusive to get sufferers moving again.
Clearfield, Utah (PRWEB) September 21, 2007 -- Rid Fibromyalgia (http://www.ridfibromyalgia.com) is proud to announce that they have an alternative fibromyalgia treatment that works to get sufferers of this illness moving again. Many who suffer from fibromyalgia believe after years of suffering and treatments that don't work that there simply is no hope for them to lead a normal life again. The website, and treatment plan, was created by a sufferer of the illness who made a change in her own life and wants to share it with others.
The problem with fibromyalgia is that every doctor treats it differently, some suggesting that those that suffer simply need to triumph psychologically to feel better. This can be frustrating and defeating to those that have the illness. Many people who have been to numerous doctors for help have been given one medication after another, with no relief. Many times there is no relief from the medications because they don't treat the problem, they simply try to mask the symptoms.
Rid Fibromyalgia has a different idea, one that gets to the root of the problem, treating the pain at its source. This program can be found in their "Heal Your Body" eBook that is offered on the website and includes a regimen of diet and safe exercises, acupuncture for pain relief, vitamins and supplements to help the body heal, and even a list of medications that you may want to try and which ones you may want to steer clear of. As you can see, this is a comprehensive fibromyalgia treatment that aims to heal the body, not just mask the symptoms.
Many sufferers of this painful illness have found relief through this alternative treatment. One satisfied customer said of the program, "Pain had been keeping me from doing the things I love: Roller-blading, going to park with my kids, and being able to get out of bed in the mornings. My anxiety levels were horrible, I was afraid to go out sometimes, now I feel like I have a life again. Some of the system was difficult, but well worth it. The detox and rejuvenation part of the system really worked. Thanks, I am going to help others now lead a healthy life."
For more information visit: http://www.ridfibromyalgia.com
About Rid Fibromyalgia:Rid Fibromyalgia (http://www.ridfibromyalgia.com) was founded in 2006 in Syracuse, Utah, and has emerged as one of the industry leaders in providing effective natural treatments for Fibromyalgia. The Heal Your Body system is innovative and provides real relief to the pain and fatigue and other symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Hailey Harris, CEO of Ridfibromyalgia, helps others use the same natural treatments she used to beat her fibromyalgia. Ridfibromyalgia.com provides a free newsletter with healing tips, information and strategies to completely eliminate the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
(An http://IPRWire.com Press Release)
Contact Info:Name: Hailey HarrisAddress: P.O. Box 160266City: ClearfieldState: UtahCountry: United StatesZip: 84016
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Fibromyalgia and Digestive Problems
Fibromyalgia and Digestive Problems
Eating is one of the most enjoyable pleasures in life, yet for Fibromyalgia sufferers this is not always true. Poor guts and eating habits can lead to major gut problems, especially in those suffering from Fibromyalgia. Keeping your body in balance through healthy eating and exercising is important for fibromyalgia sufferers. Being attentive to your body will help fibromyalgia sufferers deal with the common symptoms and digestive problems that plague these sufferers.
A good, healthful, balanced diet is a key factor for helping the digestive tract for fibromyalgia sufferers. Digestion problems such as constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, ibs, and other horrible bowel problems are common. We all have different foods that we should avoid and different nutritional requirements for optimal health. However, there are a few things you can do right now to help you with your digestive problems.
Eating a variety of fresh foods keeps us supplied with vitamins and minerals and essential fats that we need to keep our health. Knowing what our bodies need and what our bodies don’t need is a key factor in how well our digestive systems help us.
So let’s take a look at some general advice that can help sufferers of fibromyalgia deal better with their digestive systems.
First, eat slowly. I know this sounds like your mother but eating slowly and chewing your food well is the first step to good digestion. Your digestive system begins with your mouth and ends, you know, at the end. So having the proper start, by chewing your food thoroughly, helps you on the right path. This gets the proper digestive enzymes going so that processing your food happens correctly.
Second, if constipation is something you struggle with, make sure you are getting enough fluids. Water is a wonderful remedy to constipation and making sure you get enough can help more than you think. On average, a person should drink half their body weight in ounces. For instance, if you weigh 100 pounds, you should drink approximately 50 ounces of water daily.
Third, eating at regular hours facilitates digestion because the digestive system gets used to working at regular times and is more efficient. Efficiency is key to good digestive systems. If your system is sluggish you may have more health problems. Keeping it tuned up will help rid your body of toxins that may contribute to your fibromyalgia symptoms.
Next, your lifestyle can have a major impact on your digestive system. It is really easy to
Lifestyle affects on eating habits and digestion system Never in history has it been so easy to find food, yet it is so difficult to eat right. Many suffer from eating or digestive disorders mainly because of poor eating habits. The rush of modern times has driven many of use to eat too fast, too much, and at irregular hours—often in a stressful environment. Additionally relieving stress often improves digestive symptoms. Stress can manifest itself through the digestive system in the form of symptoms or “signals” like canker sores and / or heartburn. Recognizing and listening to important signals from our digestive system When the body begins to become off balance, we often know it through our digestive system: mouth, stomach, intestine, liver. Staying healthy means being attentive to the signs our body sends us. Homeopathic medicines are a safe and reliable option to restore our balance before the situation worsens, and should be taken at the first sign of symptoms. The homeopathic approach of treating illness is based on the understanding that symptoms are an expression of the body’s attempt to correct an imbalance. Because they work with the body instead of directly suppressing symptoms, patients and physicians are able to detect and respond faster should a more serious condition arise. In the case of stomach pain, the body is alerting us that something is wrong. Pain can be a sign of a serious condition, which could lead to the formation of an ulcer or other conditions requiring a physician’s care. A painkiller will mask the pain without treating the underlying disorder. Since homeopathic medicines do not mask symptoms, a physician will know if another problem is present and be able to treat it.
Eating is one of the most enjoyable pleasures in life, yet for Fibromyalgia sufferers this is not always true. Poor guts and eating habits can lead to major gut problems, especially in those suffering from Fibromyalgia. Keeping your body in balance through healthy eating and exercising is important for fibromyalgia sufferers. Being attentive to your body will help fibromyalgia sufferers deal with the common symptoms and digestive problems that plague these sufferers.
A good, healthful, balanced diet is a key factor for helping the digestive tract for fibromyalgia sufferers. Digestion problems such as constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, ibs, and other horrible bowel problems are common. We all have different foods that we should avoid and different nutritional requirements for optimal health. However, there are a few things you can do right now to help you with your digestive problems.
Eating a variety of fresh foods keeps us supplied with vitamins and minerals and essential fats that we need to keep our health. Knowing what our bodies need and what our bodies don’t need is a key factor in how well our digestive systems help us.
So let’s take a look at some general advice that can help sufferers of fibromyalgia deal better with their digestive systems.
First, eat slowly. I know this sounds like your mother but eating slowly and chewing your food well is the first step to good digestion. Your digestive system begins with your mouth and ends, you know, at the end. So having the proper start, by chewing your food thoroughly, helps you on the right path. This gets the proper digestive enzymes going so that processing your food happens correctly.
Second, if constipation is something you struggle with, make sure you are getting enough fluids. Water is a wonderful remedy to constipation and making sure you get enough can help more than you think. On average, a person should drink half their body weight in ounces. For instance, if you weigh 100 pounds, you should drink approximately 50 ounces of water daily.
Third, eating at regular hours facilitates digestion because the digestive system gets used to working at regular times and is more efficient. Efficiency is key to good digestive systems. If your system is sluggish you may have more health problems. Keeping it tuned up will help rid your body of toxins that may contribute to your fibromyalgia symptoms.
Next, your lifestyle can have a major impact on your digestive system. It is really easy to
Lifestyle affects on eating habits and digestion system Never in history has it been so easy to find food, yet it is so difficult to eat right. Many suffer from eating or digestive disorders mainly because of poor eating habits. The rush of modern times has driven many of use to eat too fast, too much, and at irregular hours—often in a stressful environment. Additionally relieving stress often improves digestive symptoms. Stress can manifest itself through the digestive system in the form of symptoms or “signals” like canker sores and / or heartburn. Recognizing and listening to important signals from our digestive system When the body begins to become off balance, we often know it through our digestive system: mouth, stomach, intestine, liver. Staying healthy means being attentive to the signs our body sends us. Homeopathic medicines are a safe and reliable option to restore our balance before the situation worsens, and should be taken at the first sign of symptoms. The homeopathic approach of treating illness is based on the understanding that symptoms are an expression of the body’s attempt to correct an imbalance. Because they work with the body instead of directly suppressing symptoms, patients and physicians are able to detect and respond faster should a more serious condition arise. In the case of stomach pain, the body is alerting us that something is wrong. Pain can be a sign of a serious condition, which could lead to the formation of an ulcer or other conditions requiring a physician’s care. A painkiller will mask the pain without treating the underlying disorder. Since homeopathic medicines do not mask symptoms, a physician will know if another problem is present and be able to treat it.
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