| Fibromyalgia is a major disease in man, but often misdiagnosed. The same is true for horses, many veterinarians do not even know that this disease exists. In this excellent summary, the clinical signs are listed. equine fibromyalgia syndrome (EFMS) is one of the major diagnostic challenges. In humans, symptoms may include muscle pain, painful tendons and ligaments, gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, sleep disturbances and fatigue. Theories about the cause or causes, ranging from trauma, infectious agent, injury to the nervous system to alterations in muscle metabolism. Symptoms: Horses with EFMS might exhibit autoimmune problems, microcirculatory deficits, cranial nerve problems, endocrine imbalances, chronic, fatigue, or a combination of these alterations. An important factor is that each horse or man can have two or three symptoms, or as many as 20. Interestingly, in human or equine syndrome, a fungal component exists either as a sequel or the cause of the disease.
Autoimmune disorders are a range of immune-mediated arthritis immune-to neuritis. Often joints with previous injuries are most significantly affected, as well as the horse may show signs of widespread pain. Should be suspected in any temporary lameness passing of former members to post, or side to side.
stumbles, falls, difficulty getting up or changing aplomb in a canter, overtaking attempts on uneven or inclined ground, or difficulty keeping up are common complaints for the blacksmith. The owner may notice the horse a struggle to raise or lower the ramp of the trailer.
Source: Brenda Bishop (2003): Fibromyalgia marry trickling Into Practice. In: DVM Newsmagazine October 1, 2003; www.dvmnewsmagazine.com/dvm/
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