phormio of Athens's definitions

Fibromyalgia

Literally: "muscle pain" A diagnosis made in the absence of pathology, i.e. the antithesis of disease. Normally - but not always - presents in older, obese women who are unsuccessful at some aspect of their life - sexual, financial, career. It is a real phenomenon - but it is the somatic expression of depression, not a physical disease. Commonly treated, unfortunatley, by narcotics. Counseling and therapy would be better.

How come your mom's on disability?

She has fibromyalgia, so her best friend is morphine.

by phormio of Athens October 25, 2006