Tag: Diagnosis
Finding a New Way to be Me
Often times I am contacted by people who have recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I always ask how they are feeling about their diagnosis, as it was a bittersweet diagnosis for me. I share with them that the first few years are the hardest, as it takes awhile to figure out what works best for [...]
Posted: June 28th, 2012 under Advice.
Tags: Diagnosis, My Philosophy, Relationships, Volunteering
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No More Tender Points? Part II
This is the continuation of the article from yesterday’s post. Why eliminate the tender point exam? The most cogent argument for eliminating the tender point exam as a diagnostic criteria is that it just isn’t being used. The clinical evaluation of tender points is an acquired skill that is not taught in medical school. It [...]
Posted: November 29th, 2011 under Living with Fibro.
Tags: Christine Danella, Diagnosis, Dr. Daniel Clauw, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE Magazine, Pain, Tender Points
Comments: 4
No More Tender Points? Part I
By Christine Danella Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE This article appears in the Nov/Dec 2011 issue of Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE magazine, a publication of the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association. Reprinted with permission from NFMCPA. For more information, visit www.fmcpaware.org. —————————————————————————————————– Once the hallmark for diagnosing fibromyalgia – Now a basis of [...]
Posted: November 28th, 2011 under Living with Fibro.
Tags: Christine Danella, Diagnosis, Dr. Jon Russell, Dr. Robert Bennett, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE Magazine, Pain, Tender Points
Comments: 14
What it is like to have an Adult Child with Fibromyalgia – Part III
When I started this website I forewarned my parents that I’d like them to write a little something about how they have felt having an adult child with fibromyalgia. I think hearing different perspectives are good for everyone. Below are some of my dad’s thoughts. When Felicia asked her Mom and I to contribute to [...]
Posted: September 13th, 2011 under Miscellaneous.
Tags: Diagnosis, Family
Comments: 8