Allodynia
Fibromyalgia: a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles and associated connective tissue structures that is typically accompanied by fatigue, headache, and sleep disturbances
Allodynia: pain resulting from a stimulus (as a light touch of the skin) which would not normally provoke pain.
My wife has fibromyalgia. Sometimes, her pain sensitivity approaches allodynia levels.
I took her a glass of soda today, and my arm brushed hers. She recoiled in pain and snapped at me. Evidently, my touch shocked her.
I didn’t even feel it.
It’s very hard not to feel guilty or take it personally.
There are many things I hate about FM, honey. I can understand your frustration - I feel just as sad when touch of *any* kind hurts me.
I’m glad you’re there to support me. I love you.
Comment by Lannette Johnson — March 29, 2010 @ 6:59 pm
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Comment by sharkboy — April 8, 2010 @ 1:28 am