What does it mean??

HI all! Sounds silly perhaps,i have heard this word mentioned often but what does 'Myofasical' pain actually mean?? Does it only relate to Fibromyalgia?

[soulsusie]

DElla I have just sent you a message re gloves. To try and understand Myofascial pain google it and gives a good description.

Hugs x x x x x

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Okies,thanks! xxx

[poppy-03]

Hopr this helps you della

Myofascial pain is caused by abnormal stress on the muscles. It is a chronic condition that affects the fascia (connective tissue that covers the muscles).

Myofascial pain syndrome can be confused with fibromyalgia and may also accompany it. Unlike fibromyalgia, myofascial pain tends to occur in trigger points, as opposed to tender points, and typically there is no widespread, generalized pain", according to A.D.A.M.

hugs poppy xx

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Hi Poppy thanks yes it does! i was just confused as someone suggested that the pain in my hands and fingers was myofasical,i think not i think my G/P was right it's the Fibro! hugs xxx

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Many thanks Chris, i'm not confused now! i was suddenly doubting myself and my G/P for a moment there,as he has never mentioned myofasical syndrome to me,it took a lot of painstaking months and tests to be finally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Della xxx