Myofascial Pain Syndrome Support Group
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (or MPS) is a term used to describe one of the conditions characterized by chronic pain. It is associated with and caused by "trigger points" (TrPs), sensitive and painful areas between the muscle and fascia. The symptoms can range from referred pain through myofascial trigger points to specific pains in other areas of the body. It may be related...
Hello!,
I've found this useful web surfing the net. I've been suffering from chronic widespread myofascial pain. It all started back in 2002 with what was supposed to be patello-femoral syndrome. After an ankle sprain in 2008 everything went into a downward spiral. I've developed pain in my neck which radiates to my arm. Now I have hip and buttocks pain probably coming from my gluteus minimus. I also had allergy that do not respond to antihistaminics and causes me breathing issues.
The worst part is the psychological side of this, since no doctor has provided me with a diagnosis and I look a very healthy person on the outside, no one seems to take it seriously. My wife has been suffering a lot all these years and although she's supportive it is taking time for her to accept my condition.
On the positive side, I'm able to fall asleep quite easily with none or a very low dose of meds so far (fingers crossed) which is important to handle better this during the day.
Sorry for my spelling and grammar mistakes, English is not my native language.
My best wishes of improvement for every sufferer.
I've found this useful web surfing the net. I've been suffering from chronic widespread myofascial pain. It all started back in 2002 with what was supposed to be patello-femoral syndrome. After an ankle sprain in 2008 everything went into a downward spiral. I've developed pain in my neck which radiates to my arm. Now I have hip and buttocks pain probably coming from my gluteus minimus. I also had allergy that do not respond to antihistaminics and causes me breathing issues.
The worst part is the psychological side of this, since no doctor has provided me with a diagnosis and I look a very healthy person on the outside, no one seems to take it seriously. My wife has been suffering a lot all these years and although she's supportive it is taking time for her to accept my condition.
On the positive side, I'm able to fall asleep quite easily with none or a very low dose of meds so far (fingers crossed) which is important to handle better this during the day.
Sorry for my spelling and grammar mistakes, English is not my native language.
My best wishes of improvement for every sufferer.
It's difficult not to be validated by the medical community or your loved ones. Too often, doctor's dismiss or are clueless about muscle dysfunction. In the beginning of my journey, I went to the library and took out as many books as I could on the subject. That helped me in talking to my doctors and in learning self care.
I assure you, you are not alone. I hope you'll keep in touch.
Tomorrow I have an appointment with my PT and Im considering to try acupuncture although at 50 per session is expensive albeit maybe worth a try.
Thank you for your support!!