Fibromyalgia

"Fibromyalgia" -
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Fibromyalgia is a debilitating chronic syndrome (constellation of signs and symptoms) characterized by diffuse pain, fatigue, and a wide range of other symptoms. It is not contagious, and recent studies suggest that people with Fibromyalgia may be genetically predisposed. It affects more women than men, with a ratio globally of 3-5:1. Fibromyalgia is seen in 3-10% of the general population, and is mostly found between the ages 20 and 50. The nature of Fibromyalgia is not well understood, and there is no cure, though it can be managed."

I took my newfound knowledge to the Doctor and presented it to her, and she at first shook her head skeptically, then after more tests was forced to conclude that I was right. The problem? There is no treatment and there is no cure. Her answer? To give me a permanent prescription to Oxycontin and say there you go.

Well, howdy Doc and thanks a lot.

So I became an expert in what to do and what not to do. I found that a high protein, low carbohydrate diet helped a lot. Staying away from sugar helped quite a bit as well. Exercise and taking ibuprofen (instead of the habit forming Oxycontin thank you very much) were two of my greatest allies.

I've learned to deal with it, and, strangely enough, I'm stronger mentally and physically than I've ever been. But by the reactions of a lot of people I tell about it you'd think I had the fucking plague. 90% of the time women run the opposite way when I tell them I have this condition. What do I say to that? Good riddance. Anyone who is shallow enough to think this qualifies as a weakness is a fool. I've become stronger than ever before through dealing with this. Sure, I have bad days sometimes, and it does to some extent affect my daily life, but overall, I love life.