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When Lyrica was approved by the FDA for Fibromyalgia last year, skeptics seemed to come out from everywhere to post their opinions about the drug and the illness. After reading many ignorant blog posts and newspaper articles on the subject, I felt I had to write something about it. If my article sounds as though I am infuriated, I am. I have been ill for almost 20 years with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia and in this day and age I should not have to defend myself or the millions of others like me who suffer every day.Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes widespread muscle pain, fatigue, cognitive dysfunctions, sleep disorders and many other symptoms. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a debilitating disorder that causes profound fatigue, post-exertional malaise, muscle and joint pain, sleep disturbances, IBS, cognitive difficulties, hormone imbalances and much more.
The cause or causes of both of these chronic illnesses are unknown and there are no blood tests to specifically diagnose either of these illnesses. There are, however, blood tests that can prove specific hormone deficiencies, viral infections and immune system weaknesses that are prevalent in patients with both illnesses. Both illnesses are considered a "diagnosis of exclusion" so because a physician can't see the result in a blood test, controversy over whether or not Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are real have followed these illnesses for years.
Organizations such as the CFIDS Association of America and the National Fibromyalgia Association have spent countless hours and money raised on research that has proven time and time again that these illnesses are of a physical nature. Other sites, such as ImmuneSupport.com, have also dedicated many hours to providing research and the latest up-to-date findings on these illnesses. But despite all of this information, many physicians and society still believe the illnesses are "all in our heads".
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