tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143719926358099859.post280010552636598530..comments2023-10-26T08:08:43.486-07:00Comments on Dr. Mintz' Blog: Fibromyalgia and the Problem with Dissing PharmaDr. Matthew Mintzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01058182168282244996noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143719926358099859.post-9992766221103104842010-02-05T08:43:40.661-08:002010-02-05T08:43:40.661-08:00Supply and demand is the only reason a product sel...Supply and demand is the only reason a product sells. Sadly, fibro patients are desperate to releave their pain so the will try almost anything that will give them a reprieve from the pain, even if only temporary. However, medication is only a solution to a symptom not the base problem. I am married to Fibromialgia. My husband was diagnosised 7 years ago. I know his "type". I find that the typical sufferer with fibro has a type A personality. They are high-strung, perfectionistic, overachievers, love control, and are not happy with letting go and letting life happen. They are also the last to admit that perhaps they are depressed. They feel they are in control of their emotions and depression is not "controllable". With economical situations the way they currently are I feel we have only begun to see Fibromyalgia's rate increase. The psychology and medical professions need to come together on this issue and work together. I know this is not common but neither are the issues of fibro. Pills are temporary. They should be able to get to an answer not just another day. Pharmaceutical companies make money selling their wares. They would prefer there to be no cure. We should not be looking to them for the answers! Trained professionals in the field of the mind and body need to step up to the plate and be honest with their findings! No one likes to hear "It's in your head" But, when the pain is caused because of the bodies need to release the stress then that needs to be heard! Step up to the plate guys! Stop sholving pills and expect there to be a cure. There won't be until the mind is happy with the body and body with the mind. Until then the Pharmaceutical companies are going to make a bundle pumping out drugs to those who are desperate for relief. A big task but with todays connections this should be possible! Those of us married to fibro have faith in you and are hoping for a better future for our loved ones.Tina, Wisconsinnoreply@blogger.com