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1. By Zahida Chaudhary MD

2. Pain could be
- Physical
-Emotional
-Psychological
Pain can be Acute or Chronic
Certain types of pain are referred to as
syndromes.
For instance, myofascial pain syndrome
refers to pain that is set off by trigger
points located in the body's muscles.
Fibromyalgia is an example.

4. Function of Pain
Pain protects humans by warning of harmful
processes. people protect themselves from
burns, bruises and wounds
Reflexes, regulated at the level of spinal
cord, protect by removing a body part away
from danger
Emotional arousal, which is experienced as
distress or fear of personal experiences, past
or present.
Fear, person restrict movements, which in
turn promotes healing of the injury resulting
from that pain

5. Only the Brain Can Activate Pain
When a body part is damaged, nerve
endings send a signal to the brain
containing information about the
nature of the damage
But no pain is felt until the brain
interprets this information and
decides that pain would be a good
way to encourage you to take action
that will help protect and heal the
damage.

6. What Causes Fibromyalgia?
The cause of fibromyalgia is not known. Those
affected experience pain in
response to stimuli that are normally
not perceived as painful.
Substance P is one such
Researchers have found elevated levels of a neurotransmitter. It is a
protein found in the brain
nerve chemical signal, called substance P.
and spinal cord, and is
Nerve cells communicate with one another
associated with some
through neurotransmitters.
inflammatory processes in
the joints. Its function is to
The onset of fibromyalgia has been associated cause pain. Substance P has
been implicated in pain
with psychological distress, trauma, and
syndromes such as:
infection
low back pain
fibromyalgia
Arthritis

7. Fibromyalgia Tender Points
Fibromyalgia "tender points" are
localized areas of the body that are
tender to light touch, are commonly
found around the elbows, shoulders,
knees, hips, back of the head, and
the sides of the breastbone.
The pain of fibromyalgia is generally
widespread, involving both sides of
the body. Pain usually affects the
neck, buttocks, shoulders, arms, the
upper back, and the chest
As mentioned earlier, the pain in
fibromyalgia is not caused by tissue
inflammation

8. Conditions That Mimic Fibromyalgia
As mentioned, no simple blood test or X-ray can tell you if you
have fibromyalgia. Because many medical conditions can cause
pain in different areas of the body, your doctor may still want to
do blood tests or X-rays to rule out illnesses that mimic
fibromyalgia.

9. What Is the Treatment for
Fibromyalgia?
Although there is no cure for
fibromyalgia, treatment can relieve
some of the symptoms.
Treatment programs are most
effective when they combine patient
education, stress reduction, regular
exercise, and medications.
1-Patient Education
2-Stress Reduction
3-Exercise
4-Diet

10. Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia
Work well. That's because holistic therapies influence your total
being. In that way, they may allow us to reduce our medications and
increase our normal activities
Check to see what limitations might apply Working with your doctor,
you can find an acceptable way to blend conventional medicine with
alternative treatments or natural remedies.
Acupuncture
Electro acupuncture
Chiropractic Care
Massage Therapy
Biofeedback
Meditation

11. What Is the Outlook for Patients
With Fibromyalgia?
The outlook for patients with
fibromyalgia is generally quite
good.
It is important to note that
fibromyalgia is not an organthreatening illness.
Those patients with an approach
to treatment that involves optimal
understanding of the condition, as
well as sleep improvement, stress
reduction, and exercise, tend to
do best.

12. The Gift of Pain
Life without pain could really
hurt you.
Pain is not something that
most of us would count as a
blessing.
Pain is an indicator that lets us know
that something is wrong
Indeed, pain is a gift that none of us
want and yet none of us can do
without it.
Fortunately at
Seclairer we offer and
practice most of these
treatment modalities