Fibromyalgia Research Paper

: Fibromyalgia
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You've probably heard of fibromyalgia, but you may not know what it is. Fibromyalgia is a long-term (chronic) pain condition that affects 5 million or more Americans ages 18 and older. For unknown reasons, most people diagnosed with fibromyalgia are women, although men and children also can be affected. People with certain disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, may also have fibromyalgia, which can affect their disease course and treatment. Fibromyalgia can take a powerful toll on health, well-being, and quality of life. "People with fibromyalgia suffer from severe, daily pain that is widespread throughout the body," says Dr. Leslie J. Crofford, an NIH-supported researcher at Vanderbilt University. "Their …show more content…
The main symptoms—pain and fatigue—overlap with those of many other conditions, which can complicate the diagnosis. "To make things more challenging, there are no blood tests or X-rays that are abnormal in people with the disorder," Crofford says. With no specific diagnostic test, some doctors may question whether a patient's pain is real. "Even friends, family, and coworkers may have a difficult time understanding the person's symptoms." A doctor familiar with fibromyalgia can make a diagnosis based on the criteria established by the American College of Rheumatology. Diagnostic symptoms include a history of widespread pain lasting more than 3 months and other symptoms such as fatigue. In making the diagnosis, doctors consider the number of areas throughout the body where the patient had pain in the past week, and they rule out other causes of …show more content…
B 5 million.
C 3 million.
D 6 million.
13 According to paragraph 1, the pain from fibromyalgia is accompanied with the following symptoms except…
A debilitating fatigue.
B sleep that does not refresh them.
C memory problems.
D problems with appetite.

14 According to paragraph 2, doctors can diagnose fibromyalgia by looking at…
A the history of widespread pain lasting more than 3 months.
B laboratory tests administered to the patient.
C results of a physical examination.
D the X-ray results in the last 3 months.
15 According to paragraph 3, one of the factors which can affect the risk of getting fibromyalgia is…
A poor diet.
B genes.
C sedentary lifestyle.
D lack of physical exercise.
16 According to paragraph 3, the following statements are true about fibromyalgia except…
A It is a progressive disease.
B It is not fatal.
C It may improve over time.
D It cannot affect internal organs.
17 According to paragraph 4, the following can be used for treating fibromyalgia except…
A drug treatments.
B cognitive behavior therapy.
C a balanced diet.
D

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