Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Interesting. Maybe that's why some feel their fibro is getting worse. I suppose I wasn't diagnosed until the end stage. ine 'Fibromyalgia Spectrum' Better Defines the Condition Fibromyalgia syndrome is a broad condition with various subsets, according to expert Mark J. Pellegrino, M.D. Viewing fibromyalgia as a spectrum disorder helps doctors and patients understand the variability of symptoms associated with the condition. The spectrum takes into account conditions which overlap as well as diseases which can lead to fibromyalgia as a secondary condition. In an article which appears on Immunesupport.com, Dr. Pellegrino explains that fibromyalgia has 8 subsets. The Eight Subsets of the Fibromyalgia Spectrum Are: 1. Predisposed state2. Prodromal [preceding] state3. Undiagnosed Fibromyalgia4. Regional Fibromyalgia5. Generalized Fibromyalgia6. Fibromyalgia with particular associated conditions7. Fibromyalgia with coexisting mild disease8. Secondary Fibromyalgia reactive to disease. Subset 1 exists when the patient is asymptomatic and there are no clinical signs of fibromyalgia but there is risk of developing the condition. In subset 2, the patient still has no clinical signs of fibromyalgia such as widespread pain but they do experience associated symptoms (for example: headaches, fatigue, restless leg syndrome). In subset 3, the patient has painful tender points but has not been diagnosed. Read more about the progression through subsets 4 through 8 and some patient profiles which fit fibromyalgia spectrum at: http://www.immunesupport.com/library/print.cfm?ID=8221 & t=CFIDS_FM Books, DVD's, gadgets, music and more. Shop online with Sympatico / MSN Shopping today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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