Just to clarify since some feel Fibro is an excuse to lay on the couch and watch soaps:
Fibromyalgia, which has also been referred to as fibromyalgia syndrome, fibromyositis and fibrositis, is characterized by chronic widespread pain, multiple tender points, abnormal pain processing, sleep disturbances, fatigue and often psychological distress. For those with severe symptoms, fibromyalgia can be extremely debilitating and interfere with basic daily activities.
Symptoms:
Pain:
The pain of fibromyalgia is profound, chronic and widespread. It can migrate to all parts of the body and vary in intensity. FM pain has been described as stabbing and shooting pain and deep muscular aching, throbbing, and twitching. Neurological complaints such as numbness, tingling, and burning are often present and add to the discomfort of the patient. The severity of the pain and stiffness is often worse in the morning. Aggravating factors that affect pain include cold/humid weather, non-restorative sleep, physical and mental fatigue, excessive physical activity, physical inactivity, anxiety and stress.
Fatigue:
In today's world many people complain of fatigue; however, the fatigue of FM is much more than being tired after a particularly busy day or after a sleepless night. The fatigue of FM is an all-encompassing exhaustion that can interfere with occupational, personal, social or educational activities. Symptoms include profound exhaustion and poor stamina
Sleep problems:
Many fibromyalgia patients have an associated sleep disorder that prevents them from getting deep, restful, restorative sleep. Medical researchers have documented specific and distinctive abnormalities in the Stage 4 deep sleep of FM patients. During sleep, individuals with FM are constantly interrupted by bursts of awake-like brain activity, limiting the amount of time they spend in deep sleep.
Other symptoms/overlapping conditions:
Additional symptoms may include: irritable bowel and bladder, headaches and migraines, restless legs syndrome (periodic limb movement disorder), impaired memory and concentration, skin sensitivities and rashes, dry eyes and mouth, anxiety, depression, ringing in the ears, dizziness, vision problems, Raynaud's Syndrome, neurological symptoms, and impaired coordination.
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well...it is still fake right????:)
See, I knew I forgot something, I forgot that its fake. Phew, I'll let my body know it really doesn't hurt.
Hey, you have fibro right? Well duh. But what made you go to the dr for it and how did they diagnose it? I have a friend that has it, but don't remember. I just ache all the time and read the thing and have a lot of the symptoms but don't know how to tell the dr to test me or whatever. Could you help me out?
Most doctors test by pressing on 18 tender points. Technically pain in 11/18 of these spots is fibro, however rarely people do not have pain there.
http://www.fmaware.org/site/PageServer?pagename=fibromyalgia_diagnosed
That page shows the tender points.
Serious stress can trigger fibro, as can childbirth. Stress also makes the pain much worse. I would try taking a Magnesium/Vitamin D supplement (magnesium is a natural anti inflammatory) and flaxseed oil (which is a natural way to help with pain plus its good for the immune system).
Of course I need to point out I am not a doctor and cannot diagnose FMS. You will want to start with a regular doctor and ask for a referral. Rheumatologists treat fibro but so do alot of general practice docs.
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