An uncommon cause of fibro

[Guest guest]

Years ago when I was investigating sleep apnea, I came across

testimony from a women who was diagnosed with apnea after some delay.

Her description was nightmarish, and included muscle pain. I'm not

sure if she speculated, or I speculated, that when apnea is especially

severe the hypoxia can lead to the production of lactic acid, making

your muscles sore. I don't know if that is the mechanism, but here is

a recent case report of " fibromyalgia " completely resolving upon

treatment for apnea:

http://tinyurl.com/29vkpj

I haven't read the full text to find out what these authors think is

the mechanism.

I suspect that plenty of fibro sufferers may develop apnea secondary

to inflammation, but I doubt that the apnea is usually the cause of

the fibro. But it should be ruled out, just the same; and treated

either way. The main point I take away from this is that while it is

important for fibromyalgia and CFS to gain legitimacy, it is also

important not to allow these diagnoses to become a waste bin for lazy

doctors who view these diagnoses as conveniently untreatable. She

suffered 10 years with her " fibromyalgia " before getting a correct

diagnosis.

Matt