Fibromyalgia and menopause

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Avatar f tn You are right. 2-3 days prior I have severe insomnia and that's with Ambien. My pain is worse. Then the fatigue from the sleeplessness and pain cause a rut. I'm almost 50 and was hoping menopause would stop all of that. No menopause yet and I thought when I was younger it started way before 50. Never thought I would be happy to get a period but it sure helps once it begins. I hope once menopause hits this whole cycle will stop.
Avatar n tn She is extremely suspicious of a huge connection between Fibromyalgia and decreasing (or non-existent...as is the case in a surgical menopause) ovarian hormones. She is particularly informative regarding the use of Estradiol, a very important bioidentical hormone. I have had the symptoms of which you speak, and I feared I was heading towards Fibromyalgia myself this summer. I am 55 and had my total hysterectomy in 2000.
1413564 tn?1281822991 If you have any prescriptions, they told me I could take my ultram (I have Fibromyalgia) with the benadryl and nausea med (Have it for side effects of FIbromyalgia) and it works like a charm. Weirdest thing too, because I have had migraines for 15 years and this worked pretty fast and didn't make me totally out of it. It was kinda cool.
Avatar n tn Apart from fibromyalgia multiple joint pain is seen in hypothyroidism, low Vitamin D levels, Low Vit B12 levels, anemia, Hashimotos thyroiditis, gout (can sometimes cause multiple joint pain), rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, SLE, electrolyte disturbance particularly those involving calcium and magnesium, parathyroid gland problems, chondrocalcinosis and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Avatar f tn fibromyalgia, bad gut health, menopause, mental health and anxiety as I’ve tried treatments for most but no luck.
Avatar n tn Unexplained pains, sometimes the bones paining and sometimes the muscles can be due to a problem called ‘fibromyalgia’. This is associated with fatigue and a heightened and painful response to gentle touch (allodynia). Other symptoms include needle-like tingling of the skin, nerve pain, muscle aches and spasms, weakness in the limbs, functional bowel disturbances, and chronic sleep disturbances.
2040239 tn?1329839401 That makes it all the harder to deal with, I know, and tends to make the docs brush it off as a symptom of the disease, and instead to call it menopause or simple anxiety ... and we know how docs love to call women neurotic!!! I see you are outside Little Rock ...
824295 tn?1241652549 When something like this comes up, you want to be very sure that it’s not being caused by some underlying problem. Do yourself a favor, and do as much research on menopause AND your particular symptoms as you can. Take an active role in your healthcare, and don’t be afraid to ask your doctor in-depth questions about any tests, prescriptions or other treatments she may prescribe. Hang in there, and don’t be a stranger!
Avatar f tn Apart from fibromyalgia multiple joint pain is seen in hypothyroidism, low Vitamin D levels, Low Vit B12 levels, anemia, Hashimotos thyroiditis, gout (can sometimes cause multiple joint pain), rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, SLE, electrolyte disturbance particularly those involving calcium and magnesium, parathyroid gland problems, chondrocalcinosis and chronic fatigue syndrome.
1353650 tn?1429463374 My sister just got diagnosed with it and it has been causing her to have fibromyalgia and elevated liver enzymes. My sister also lost her gall bladder for unknown reasons. My mom has it but hasn't officially been diagnosed and suffers from elevated cholesterol and high blood pressure. She has always had mild pain and fatigue ever since her late 30's. She thought it was from work and getting older.
Avatar f tn Chronic muscle pain, muscle spasms or tightness, weakness in the limbs, and leg cramps Moderate or severe fatigue and decreased energy Insomnia or waking up feeling just as tired as when you went to sleep Stiffness upon waking or after staying in one position for too long Difficulty remembering, concentrating, and performing simple mental tasks Abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and constipation alternating with diarrhea (irritable bowel syndrome) Tension or migraine headaches Jaw and fa
Avatar n tn I am 50 years old and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia brought on by menopause. I have gained weight and lost so much muscle. I am so motivated to lose weight but nothing works. I have turned to a vegan lifestyle, walk 2.5 miles a day, religiously count my calories, and drink at least 48 oz of water a day if not more. I lost 1 pound in 2 weeks!!! Can anyone relate to what I am going through and give me some helpful advice...please???
Avatar n tn I am 50 years old and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia brought on by menopause. I have gained weight and lost so much muscle. I am so motivated to lose weight but nothing works. I have turned to a vegan lifestyle, walk 2.5 miles a day, religiously count my calories, and drink at least 48 oz of water a day if not more. I lost 1 pound in 2 weeks!!! Can anyone relate to what I am going through and give me some helpful advice...please???
6884955 tn?1385764210 Fibromyalgia does cause body temperature changes like you are describing. It also could be Hypothyroidism. Get your thyroid checked. With me, I sweat like a horse even when it's in the 40's and I'm not wearing a coat. I have fibromyalgia but have also found out I have a thyroid gland that goes to hypo to normal back to being hypo about every three months. good luck and I so feel your pain.
626425 tn?1297532975 Apart from fibromyalgia multiple joint pain is seen in hypothyroidism, low Vitamin D levels, Low Vit B12 levels, anemia, Hashimotos thyroiditis, gout (can sometimes cause multiple joint pain), rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, SLE, electrolyte disturbance particularly those involving calcium and magnesium, parathyroid gland problems, chondrocalcinosis and chronic fatigue syndrome.
736040 tn?1257436457 m not sure if anything other than menopause can cause your labs to indicate menopause.. Post a new thread on here and in the subject line put postmenopausal question and ask if anything other than actual menopause can cause your labs to appear that way.. There are alot of experienced people on here that can probably answer than better than i can. It just seems like 36 is young to be menapause...
Avatar f tn Wish I could help. I've been on Synthroid and "stable" for 2 years. Still have hair loss, fatigue, feel cold, depression. Thyroid tests are "normal." Endo told me it was menopause and to suck it up. Actually, his words were "I have patients who are literally DYING..." (read: your problems are trivial) and to "go meditate on what's really important in your life." (How 'bout feeling good, you overpaid, egotistical moron?
Avatar n tn Yes as of 2 years ao I went thru menopause and I take Estroven for hot flashes and mood swings and rarely have those symptoms anymore.
Avatar n tn I was curious, in general, has anyone noticed menopausal symptoms being more severe and earlier onset due to taking synthroid and having a hysterectomy? I have 3 sisters and we are all close in age... 53, 52, 51 and 50. I am the only one who appears to have started meno and I have had very strong symptoms. My sisters say none of them have really started yet.
Avatar m tn Hi, I am 42 yrs old, I missed my period by 2 days, and on the weekend I was rushed to the hospital for food poisoning, my white blood cell count is high, and I feel better 2 days after the food poisoning. So I am wondering if I could be pregnant. I know I am old and I know my changes are very low, and I am in a place in my life where I don't want this to happen. I have looked into lyme disease, and any blood diseases assosiated with high wbc.
Avatar f tn Many individuals with other liver diseases do not suffer the pain seen in hepatitis C. And there is a high prevalence of fibromyalgia in hepatitis C patients; this is important for clinicians to appreciate, as the recognition of fibromyalgia in patient with hepatitis C will prevent assumptions of pain being due to liver disease—and perhaps allow for a more focused and correct treatment approach.
4686261 tn?1358135192 Which got me to thinking, was it related to already being in menopause? Started looking and saw that I actually had premature menopause, with last period at 38/39. Reading about it, I wonder why that had never caused my dr to at least raise an eyebrow...and my research tells me that 70% of cases of P.M. that don't have an obvious cause such as chemo or hysterectomy are actually related to autoimmune disorders. So now I am wondering if it might actually be something different than fibro?
Avatar f tn I have had fibromyalgia for the past 20 years and 3 surgical fusions in my neck as well as 2 in my lumbar spine........and the migraines since I was a teenager.......sometimes you just don't know what to deal with first, right? My neurologist started me on Topomax for the migraines and it has made an amazing difference........it prevents the migraines from happening about 90% of the time and it also stops neuropathy or nerve pain in my legs.........
Avatar n tn Unfortunately (becuase they don't know what's wrong) Hyperthyroidism and fibromyalgia have already been ruled out, and I'm only 29, so menopausal issues aren't applicable either. I've even gone off birth control to see if it was a hormonal imbalance, but still feel the same.
Avatar f tn I have had fibromyalgia since a near fatal car accident 10 years ago. I am currently on Celexa and Methadone, and I have gained about 35 lbs. and I can't figure out how to stop it or why it is happening. My pain management doctor is a neurologist, and he just says it is a combination of the meds, menopause,not being as active, but he is not a diet doctor and his main concern is my pain. Is there another combination of meds that doesn't do this?
Avatar f tn On April 27th of this year I began flushing in face and neck, my heartrate increased to 135, I had a pulsating/burning pain in the upper right quadrant just below ribs that radiated around to the back and into my right hip and palpitations. I was unable to eat anything without abdominal pain and burning. I have lost 14 lbs. at 5"9, I went from 134 to 120. After a brief stay in the ER, I went to see a gastro. doctor at U of P Hosp.
Avatar f tn I am 64 and overweight, has had no period since i was 48, all my results has been normal i suffer from Fibromyalgia and nerve problems for years last month I had one time very light small bloody spot, they did a vaginal ultrasound and it showed my utero with the wall a little thick, had a uterine biopsy and it was normal, little bit discharge has been present since the biopsy kind of yellowish but today I had a lite brown spot kind of dry blood like discharge, after 3 weeks of the biopsy is that