Teresa Kaldis, MD

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Prognosis

Fibromyalgia doesn't appear to be progressive or fatal, but the chronic pain associated with the disease can be treated so that people with the disease can lead a normal life.

Treatment

From antidepressants to muscle relaxants, fibromyalgia responds to a broad range of medicines. But did you know exercise, biofeedback and trigger point injections are also effective fibromyalgia treatments?

Diagnosis

Many conditions mimic fibromyalgia, but this slow-moving disease is found specifically in 18 body points. Check our chart to see if you could have fibromyalgia.

Symptoms

Pain, depression, lack of sleep? It could be fibromyalgia, but check here to see if you have typical symptoms, or if it could be another, similar, disease.

The Problem

From muscle system abnormalities to sleep disturbance, there are many theories on what causes fibromyalgia but no definitive answer. Learn more about what the experts have suggested.

Introduction

Fibromyalgia, or chronic muscle pain syndrome, is a fairly recent addition to the list of disability conditions. Read on for an overview of fibromyalgia, as well as a list of similar diseases.

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Medical Specialists

Numerous medical specialists, including a neurologist, physiatrist, movement disorder specialist, neurosurgeon, internist, and/or psychiatrist, may be involved in helping you maximize your Parkinson's symptom management and treatment program.

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Prognosis

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative condition, and can result in significant disability over time. The disease is not considered to be fatal, however, so the focus of treatment is on managing progressive symptoms of the disease.

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Parkinson's Treatment

Discover the types of treatment options for Parkinson's disease, including common medicines, changes in diet and lifestyle, surgical options and rehabilitation and therapy treatments.

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Diagnosis

Physical tests, blood tests, MRI and CT scans, and SPECT and PET scans are common procedures for diagnosing Parkinson's disease. Learn more about these tests as well as the history of Parkinson's and the five stages of this disease.

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