Have you been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome? Have you been told you have to learn to live with it? Do you have musculo-skeletal pain that doesn't respond to medication or conventional medical treatment? Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Now there is hope to reclaim a healthy lifestyle at the Bayview Medical Clinic...
The World Health Organization and the the American College of Rheumatology have set forth definitive criteria for the proper diagnosis of fibromyalgia: 11 out of 18 tender or trigger points in four quadrants, widespread pain, and chronic sleep disturbance. Effective medical treatment requires an interdisciplinary team that utilizes rehabilitation and preventive medicine approaches, as well as scientifically based holistic modalities.
Dr. Bakken and Dr. Ritson have treated over 2,000 fibromyalgia patients during the past 12 years. Ninety-eight percent have improved by at least 50% after 12 weeks of a comprehensive Core Treatment Program. Most patients return to their normal and customary activities of living, including work.
FMS is not yet curable; however, pacing and consistent self-care, along with regular clinic visits as needed, become the keys to a person's long term well-being.
Musculo-skeletal disorders and myofascial pain syndromes have chronic pain referral patterns as a result of de-conditioning, degenerative disease, and athletic, dance, or automobile injuries. These conditions, along with FMS, can be successfully treated with an individualized rehabilitation program.
Fees & Insurance Insurance co-payment and/or full payment are due at the time clinical services are rendered. Cash, check, Visa and Master Card are welcome.
Dr. Bakken and Dr. Ritson are members of most major Preferred Provider health insurance networks in the State of Washington. We do not accept Labor and Industries patients.
There is a 48-hour office visit cancellation policy. A $75 fee will be charged for an office visit no-show.
Referrals & Appointments Referrals by physician as well as patient self-referral are accepted. All patients must have a primary care physician, who will receive regular reports of your progress and to whom you will return at the conclusion of the rehabilitation program.
We work in close cooperation with several physical therapy groups. You may be referred to one of their staff therapists for evaluation and treatment as an important adjunct to your overall treatment.
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Fibromyalgia
Syndrome (FMS) is a chronic neurotransmitter disorder of the central
nervous system that affects the whole person in body, mind, and spirit.
FMS symptoms may include widespread pain, non-restorative sleep, morning
stiffness, fatigue, anxiety, depression, cognitive and hormonal dysfunction,
short term memory loss, irritable bowel syndrome, numbness and tingling,
and cold hands and feet, to name a few.