Fibromyalgia Facts

Here are some facts about fibromyalgia to help you better understand this common cause of widespread pain.

1. The muscle pain from fibromyalgia is one of the most common types of chronic widespread pain in the U.S. It affects millions of Americans. However, LYRICA^®(pregabalin) capsules CV may not be right for everyone.
2. People with fibromyalgia typically have many different types of symptoms. Some of the most common include chronic widespread muscle pain. Other symptoms may include: muscle soreness, tenderness and flu-like aching, problems sleeping; stiffness and fatigue, and dull pain in the muscles. LYRICA is indicated for management of fibromyalgia and not for improvement in specific symptoms such as problems sleeping or fatigue.
3. According to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a person must have widespread pain lasting for at least three months. Plus pain in at least 11 of 18 parts of the body called "tender points."
4. Fibromyalgia mostly affects women. In fact, 80-90% of those diagnosed are women. Men can have fibromyalgia, too.
5. People with fibromyalgia have been shown to experience pain differently from other people. Scientists believe that the condition may be due to injury, emotional distress, or viruses that change the way the brain perceives pain, but the exact cause is unclear.
6. Fibromyalgia was once thought to be a mental disorder, but studies have shown it is not a psychological condition. People with fibromyalgia actually experience a heightened sensitivity to pain.
7. Exercise, such as walking, jogging, biking or gently stretching muscles may help ease the pain of fibromyalgia. So can having good emotional support and medication. People with fibromyalgia have more treatment options than they did in the past. Before starting any exercise program please consult with your doctor.
8. Fibromyalgia can be treated by several types of healthcare providers. Family physicians, general internists, and rheumatologists are the doctors who typically treat fibromyalgia.

Do you think you may have fibromyalgia? You are not alone. Talk to your doctor. Or click here to request your free information kit and/or any updates about LYRICA and fibromyalgia or call us toll-free at 1-866-822-1571.

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