Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Fact or Fiction?

Paper Summary:

The paper relates that because fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is so difficult to classify, there exists a number of researchers who believe that FMS is not a physical disorder at all but it is one that has psychological implications. The paper identifies the symptoms of FMS and discusses the probability of its existence. The paper shows how professional opinions seem to be moving in the direction of confirming the syndrome, but concludes that more research is still needed.

Outline:
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
The Fibromyalgia Syndrome Controversy
Living with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The term "fibromyalgia" is derived from the words "fibro," Latin for fibrous tissue and the word "myo" and "algia," which are Greek for muscle and pain, respectively. Despite its link with arthritis, it is not a form of that disease, although it is a similar rheumatic condition (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [USDHHS] 1). FMS is a disorder that primarily affects individuals in middle age; however, some individuals are affected at a younger age (Selfridge and Peterson 6). According to Erik Dalton, FMS is a disorder with an unknown etiology. FMS is a disorder with a "constellation" of symptoms, which are often vague and unexplained (Selfridge and Peterson 8; Dalton 62)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Dalton, Erik. Fibromyalgia: Fact or Fiction? Massage & Bodywork. February/March. (2006): 60-68.
• Emory Healthcare. "Fibromyalgia." 24 Sept 2007. <http://healthlibrary.epnet.com/GetContent.aspx?token=8482e079-8512-47c2-960c-a403c77a5e4c&chunkiid=21653>.
• Logan, Alan C. "Dietary Modifications and Fibromyalgia." Complementary Health Practice Review. 8.3 (2003): 234.
• Marek, Claudia Craig. The First Year: Fibromyalgia: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed. New York: Avalon-Marlowe & Company, 2003.
• Selfridge, Nancy and Franklynn Peterson. Freedom from Fibromyalgia: The 5-Week Program Proven to Conquer Pain. New York: Random House, 2001.

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