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hello ya'll, im back asking for more prayer again,i know theres people on here that has been praying for me  and knows my health issues but i been gone for a bit and some new things have come to light and i would really appreciate our prayers.
I been dignosed with Fibromyalgia, and so they did some tests and am being sent to a nuralogist (sp?) for tests and such because things have been happening that has causes them to believe that theres a huge possability that i have Multiple Sclorosis, im quite concerned about this, it runs in family and they are testing my brother for it as well.
Again i truly appreciate those who have been praying for me and those who will when they see my post, May God bless yous in return for your willingness to pray for those in need.
luv ya's
Tigerlily :)

tigerlily, I know what you are going through. I have fibromyalgia and know the pain involved.

You have my prayers, I am praying for you.

im sorry to hear that DreamWeaver, its not much fun.. are u being treated for it? they just have me on painkillers and something to help me sleep a bit... :-X
 ty for your prayers and ill be praying for you as well!
luv and prayers,
Tigerlily

Like you I am on painkillers and muscle relaxers. Heres hoping and praying that you don't have to suffer from, Myofascial Pain Syndrome. I have that as well, and I am a guy!! I know mostly women suffer from it, only 10% of men get it, or Myofascial Pain Syndrome. Unfortanlly I have both. Which only 1% of men get. :'(

Dear TigerLilly,

At my website under the Disabilities/Resources there are a lot of link there for this subject for you Sister!  Just click on my banner below called Kristi Ann's Haven.  I am Severely Disabled as well sweetie, I know how you feel..

Love Sis,   \o/

KristiAnn

Lord... I praise and lift You high High HIGH! Only You are the source of all love and goodness... only You have the power of life and death, only You are the great and Real and Living God! I praise You today with all my heart and spirit.

Lord God, my Father, my Daddy...Abba, I come to You asking Your devine healings in the lives of Tigerlily and Dreamweaver. Abba, these folks are kin... relations... and it grieves me to see them hurting. It angers me that the devil has somehow been allow not only to invade their space, but that he has been allowed to remain. Perhaps he needs a reminder of just who these saints belong to! So Lord...

I hereby do avow and speak the safety, healing and restoration (in all areas) of Dreamweaver and Tigerlily. I speak these blessings upon them as the facts they are... that the devil and all his agents and to remove themselves from any and all members of these two families. I speak immediate restoration, safety and sanctification of their properties and goods. I speak these things today... now... in the name of and by the authority of Jesus the Christ, my Saviour, my Redeemer, my Lord and my Big-Brother. Let it be done in His name... which IS sufficient! Thanks Abba... amen

Deke

hi dreamweaver. I was reading your reply and was wondering what exactly Myofascial Pain Syndrome was? Ive been misdiagnosed  for 15 yrs.. and they did some tests finally and found the Fibromyalgia.. and a touch of rumatoid arhtritis and austioarthritus (sp) and IBS and all the fun things that go with Fibro My...and as u know the pain is severe and constant, so hard to deal with and im so sorry to hear that you have  FM and this Myofascial Pain Syndrome,im being sent for a bunch of tests brainscans and x-rays and blood work just to prepare me for the tests the nurologists will be  doing.. i bet you had to deal with that stuff to,. im so tired of dealing with hospitals and Dr's... they sent me for  FM support therapy group whcih was nice i got to meet some others with same issues as me..If you dont feel comfortanble to explain or talk about details of health please feel free to IM me.. maybe we  coulds have some helpful himts  for each other.. lol if theres any!!
MsGuidedAngel :ty so much for your website info and for your prayers, i truly appreciate them!
 jive4005 : i also want to say thank you so very much for your prayers and concern.. its so wonderful to know that there are people out there that care for you even when they dont know you personally  and from all over the country.. so again thank u so much for your prayers and concern.. May God bless and keep you and answer all your needs,
Luv and prayers to yall
Tigerlily

Myofascial Pain is a Neuromuscular Disease.
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a is a painful musculoskeletal condition, a common cause of musculoskeletal pain. MPS is characterized by the development of Myofascial trigger points (TrPs) that are locally tender when active, and refer pain through specific patterns to other areas of the body. A trigger point or sensitive, painful area in the muscle or the junction of the muscle and fascia (hence, myofascial pain) develops due to any number of causes. Trigger points are usually associated with a taut band, a ropey thickening of the muscle tissue. Typically a trigger point, when pressed upon, will cause the pain to be felt elsewhere. This is what is considered "referred pain".


These factors can cause trigger points:
Sudden trauma to musculoskeletal tissues (muscles, ligaments, tendons, bursae)
Injury to intervertebral discs
Generalize fatigue (fibromyalgia is a perpetuating factor of MPS, perhaps chronic fatigue syndrome may produce trigger points as well)
Repetative motions; Excessive exercise; Muscle strain due to over activity
Systemic conditions (eg, gall bladder inflammation, heart attack, appendicitis, stomach irritation)
Lack of activity (eg, a broken arm in a sling)
Nutritional deficiencies
Nervous tension or stress
Chilling of areas of the body (eg, sitting under an air conditioning duct; sleeping in front of an air conditioner)

The fascia is a tough connective tissue which spreads throughout the body in a three dimensional web from head to foot without interruption. The fascia surrounds every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel and organ of the body, all the way down to the cellular level. Therefore, malfunction of the fascial system due to trauma, posture, or inflammation can create a binding down of the fascia, resulting in abnormal pressure on nerves, muscles, bones or organs.

This can create pain or malfunction throughout the body, sometimes with bizarre side effects and seemingly unrelated symptoms. It is thought that an extremely high percentage of people suffering with pain and/or lack of motion may be having myofascial problems; but most go undiagnosed, as the importance of fascia is just now being recognized.

Many of the standard tests, such as x-rays, myelograms, CAT scans, eletromyography, etc., do not show the fascia.

 Occassionally, trigger points produce autonomic nervous system changes such as flushing of the skin, hypersensitivity of areas of the skin, sweating in areas, or even "goose bumps." The trigger points cause localized pain, although TrPs can involve the whole body.

In three studies, the prevalence of myofascial TrPs among patients complaining of pain anywhere in the body ranged from 30% to 93%; (among patients with chronic craniofacial pain, 55%; and for lumbogluteal pain, 21%.)

The characteristic electrical activity of myofascial TrPs most likely originates at dysfunctional endplates of extrafusal muscle fibers. This dysfunction appears to play a key role in the pathophysiology of TrPs. (Simons 1996)

Subjective shortness of breath can be part of the myofascial pain syndrome of the levator scapulae muscle. In one study, 75 patients who reported neck pain & shortness of breath were examined. Trigger points were located and inactivated with acupuncture needles (dry needling). 68 of the 75 patients in the study reported that their shortness of breath and soreness were abolished immediately after inactivation of the TrPs. The other 7 patients needed a second trial of inactivation. Eliminating the trigger points eliminated the symptoms. (Journal of Muskuloskeletal Pain, 1996)

Like fibromyalgia, Myofascial Pain syndrome is an often misunderstood condition. Even today, some doctors either don't believe that MPS exists or they don't understand its symptoms and treatment.  

well honestly i have that but havent yet been diagnosed as what it exactly was.. never knew there was a name to those symptoms.. thanks for explaining.. and again sorry your dealing with so much..
Will keep praying for you..
Luv TL