The medical conditions...

... that are my hurdles each day. Some one asked me what makes me high risk in having a baby and than the conversation stemed from that made me realise that I have mentioned these things in detail on line for a long time. Time for a refresh for old and new friends alike.

Fibromyalgia syndorme

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Fibromyalgia?open

Fibromyalgia syndrome is a condition where pain occurs in muscles and surrounding structures without any obvious tissue damage. The pain is usually widespread and people often experience fatigue.

Fibromyalgia affects mostly women between the ages of 35 and 60 years, from all nationalities and culture groups. It can also affect children.

The symptoms of fibromyalgia can go up and down. Many people find the symptoms are worst first thing in the morning and last thing at night. The symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe. There may be extended periods of time – perhaps even years – when symptoms disappear. Other people have pain every day or there may be variations between these two extremes.

The cause or causes of fibromyalgia are not known. There is no cure but treatment can help some symptoms.

Common symptoms
The symptoms of fibromyalgia can vary widely from mild to severe. The most common symptoms include any of the following:

Fatigue and exhaustion
Pain – this may present in a variety of ways (such as aching, burning, throbbing or stabbing) and may be generalised or in one area
Sleep disturbance
Headaches
Slowed mental processing
Stiffness, usually worse in the morning.


SeroNegative Athritis

http://www.ehow.com/about_5094892_seronegative-arthritis-symptoms.html

Seronegative arthritis is an umbrella term for various types of arthritis that have similar symptoms to rheumatoid arthritis but do not have the rheumatoid factor determining that condition in blood tests. Seronegative arthritis also tends to have additional symptoms that rheumatoid arthritis does not. Examples of these disorders include ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and reactive arthritis.

As with rheumatoid arthritis, the primary symptoms of seronegative arthritis include pain, inflammation and stiffness in the joints. This can occur in the hips, knees, ankles, feet, toes, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands or fingers. Sometimes inflammation also occurs in the spine and at tendon attachment points. A flareup may involve only one side of the body.


Osteoarthritis

http://www.medicinenet.com/osteoarthritis/article.htm

Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints. Cartilage is a protein substance that serves as a "cushion" between the bones of the joints. Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative arthritis. Among the over 100 different types of arthritis conditions, osteoarthritis is the most common, affecting over 20 million people in the United States. Osteoarthritis occurs more frequently as we age. Before age 45, osteoarthritis occurs more frequently in males. After age 55 years, it occurs more frequently in females. In the United States, all races appear equally affected. A higher incidence of osteoarthritis exists in the Japanese population, while South African blacks, East Indians, and Southern Chinese have lower rates.

Osteoarthritis commonly affects the hands, feet, spine, and large weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees. Most cases of osteoarthritis have no known cause and are referred to as primary osteoarthritis. When the cause of the osteoarthritis is known, the condition is referred to as secondary osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is sometimes abbreviated OA.


Anticardiolipin Antibodies

This is a tough one. But basicly it is a clotting factoe. I have the non lupus variety of it. This health issue has to be on the top of concerns for me falling pregnant.

http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/553/main.html


Insulin Resistance

http://www.medicinenet.com/insulin_resistance/article.htm

Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the beta cells, which are cells that are scattered throughout the pancreas. The insulin produced is released into the blood stream and travels throughout the body. Insulin is an important hormone that has many actions within the body. Most of the actions of insulin are directed at metabolism (control) of carbohydrates (sugars and starches), lipids (fats), and proteins. Insulin also is important in regulating the cells of the body including their growth.

Insulin resistance (IR) is a condition in which the cells of the body become resistant to the effects of insulin, that is, the normal response to a given amount of insulin is reduced. As a result, higher levels of insulin are needed in order for insulin to have its effects. The resistance is seen with both the body's own insulin (endogenous) and if insulin is given through injection (exogenous).


I think that will do for now. I will save PCOS for another day.