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...
I commented on a health article at the New York Times and someone mentioned this guy:
http://www.painpoints.com/about/biographies/gerwin.html
He has written a lot about MPS. Maybe I should tell my doctor about him.
http://www.painpoints.com/about/biographies/gerwin.html
He has written a lot about MPS. Maybe I should tell my doctor about him.
"On January 8, 2001, I met Robert Gerwin. I had already consulted seven specialists who told me either to take an aspirin or a trip to Europe. By the time I saw Dr. Gerwin, I was a mass of unmuscled flab spread out on the examining table. For over six months, I had been unable to sit for more than about three minutes a day. I could stand about the same amount of time and walk perhaps five minutes a day. My life had shrunk to talking on the phone, reading, and watching TV-fortunately for me, the Florida election debacle occurred at this time. Except for medical appointments, I did not leave the house. My life as a scholar-writer was gone. I could not make any movement without pain."
Wow, what a bad case she had. Not being able to sit or stand for more than 5 minutes!