fibromyalgia causes symptoms signs diagnosis and treatments

Of course the herxing symptoms can be difficult at times, but people are seeing signs of progess along the way. These treatments can take years... and can increase your symptoms. But consider this.... this is because your body is killing the pathogens that are making you so ill. So we are having the same herxing symptoms that lyme patients go through. This tells me that I obviously need to be on this treatment ! Already my tachycardia is gone..

I do have a postive ANA, but a Rheumatologist thought it was almost certainly a false positive as there were no other related signs or symptoms like pain points, rashes, etc.

Normally a combination of treatments is followed and if nothing proves effective then dermabrasion and laser therapy are useful. You can discuss these treatment options with your dermatologist. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.

Severe burning pain, sensory neuropathy in hands, lower legs and face/ mouth. A fibromyalgia diagnosis is about like complaining of head pains and being diagnosed with a headache... doesn't explain the cause or underlying disease. Some experts have suggested Fibromyalgia may be a strange form of CIDP. Have you considered this? You lime titer will be negative. ANA likely negative also. Moderate or high dose prednisone may help, but the side effects are just awful.

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It is a Rheumatologist who you must see for a fibromyalgia diagnosis and if positive,consequent treatment follows, prescribed normally by the Rheumatologist. There is no effective standard medical treatment for fibromyalgia other than symptom management, by the way. The suspected side-effects of the acupuncture cannot be attributed to the treatment itself, as it cannot be verified. Those " strange" side effects could be easily caused by stress alone.

I already take one as a mood stabiliser and I have ensured that the 2 do not clash but as it stands now Fibromyalgia causes depression and sleep problems which kicks my Bipolar into high gear and causes Anxiety which in turn agravates the Fibromyalgia. Vicious Circle. Thank you for your reply but it was definately in the wrong direction. Sue.

I did see a rhuematolgoist about my symptoms when the neuro wouldnt give me a diagnosis of MS but she said it was all neurological and couldnt help me so i was just sat back in the middle of know where. Perhaps I need to go back and ask my GP if i should be reassessed with the rheumy or perhaps the neuro. Not sure i have the energy anymore for the fight. I told them at the beginning i just want an answer. If it is MS or FIBRO or EVEN M.E. I dont care. I just want to get well again.

-) PlateletGal and I are always adding new items (latest research, symptoms, treatments, etc.) regarding FMS/CFS-ME. We encourage everyone to review this area periodically to enhance your knowledge and to arm yourself with what you may need whether it is seeking a doctor, making your case for dx, disability procedures or work related matters. Knowledge is power!!!

I am currently checking with MedHelp to find out if I can list several treatments on the health pages for both fibromyalgia and CFS. Some of these treatments inculde natural treatments... which I think the majority of us here with CFS know have been very beneficial with our symptoms. I'll let you know when I get a response from MedHelp. Thank you for your comments.. they are much appreciated !

I think if there is a way to support the research of fibromyalgia that we should as it is very important, to figure out the causes, and ways to find better treatments. I know at one point I was in so much pain without any pain medication, that it caused me to have an episode of dissociation. I really hope that the medical community figures it out soon, as there are so many people suffering, and will continue to suffer until they do.

Even if that is positive, Lyme Disease is a clinical diagnosis and my doc would have to take into account my symptoms, pos. test findings, etc.

She sent me to an ortho surgeon who said the bulge was minor and likely causing NONE of my symptoms. He wants the neuro to rule out carpal tunnel and possibly have a conversation about "a condition that causes chronic aches" that he would not name because "I don't have the qualifications to give this dx", so he is sending the neuro a note about this and I have an appt next month. I assume he is referring to fibromyalgia, but I am not certain.

There are treatments and even possible cures out there (research protocols). Fatigue, dizziness and so many other symptoms are common in fibro patients and in fact, 29% of fibro patients have a positive ANA titer. I hope that you will consider joining us on MedHelp's fibro/CFS board. I'm the Community Leader there.

IBS is a real diagnosis, even though it is a diagnosis of exclusion (fibromyalgia is also a diagnosis of exclusion but I assume you would consider that a real diagnosis and it has many treatments). It is considered to be a motility disorder. There are causes of IBS and there are many treatments (including things like prescription medications) to help with IBS. You might also have pelvic floor dysfunction which I would recommend researching.

At the moment there is little evidence that the XMRV virus actually causes the most obvious signs and symptoms of FMS. If this virus is similar to other retroviruses and causes immune system problems, then your symptoms may actually be caused by other co-infections or opportunistic infections that are present because of immune system problems.

It could be the Fibromyalgia. Fibro causes problems with your hypothalamus gland which controls your body temperature, sleep and a range of other things. I have had the symptoms you are describing. Your body could also be trying to fight an infection, so I would check your temp. when these symptoms occur for fever. Your symptoms don't sound hormone-related to me, although hormone problems make Fibromyalgia symptoms worse.

Vasculitis symptoms and signs vary greatly and depend upon the organs affected and the severity of the disease, and may include: Rash Headaches Weight loss Muscle pain Fatigue Seizures Stroke Paralysis Kidney failure Researchers don't know the cause of vasculitis; however, common features of the condition include inflammation of blood vessels and immune system abnormalities.

So I saw my Dr today and he diagnosed me with fibromyalgia and Im just not sold on the diagnosis. He says the lack of sleep from the fibromyalgia is causing the difficulty breathing. Has anyone else of heard of this because I cant seem to find anything showing where these 2 are related.

So where did these two new diseases come from? The symptoms and signs of chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia were described in the literature in the 1930's as one way that low thyroid could be expressed." http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/david-derry.

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a condition that results in recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder and the surrounding pelvic region. The symptoms vary from case to case and even in the same individual. People may experience mild discomfort, pressure, tenderness, or intense pain in the bladder and pelvic area. Symptoms may include an urgent need to urinate, a frequent need to urinate, or a combination of these symptoms.

Retired on disability in '94. VERY complicated. Thoracic spinal cord cyst around size of golf ball. Started w/ numb spot bottom of left foot, intermittent: double vision, tingling: feet, fingers; feelings like electrical shocks; feeling like I had spilled water on right thigh; repeated UTIs; muscle spasms; burning feeling left torso; burning sensation almost along what felt like a line from left elbow to left wrist. MRI of brain was negative. Spinal tap was negative.

A diagnosis of fibromyalgia may still be made if a person has less than the 11 of the required tender points so long as they have widespread pain and many of the common symptoms and associated syndromes connected to fibromyalgia, such as sleep disorders and irritable bowel syndrome. If a patient has some symptoms but does not meet the tender point criterion, a diagnosis of "possible fibromyalgia syndrome" may be assigned.

At this time, there is no "cure" for fibromyalgia - one main reason being is they have not determined exactly what causes fibromyalgia. There are many thoughts and ideas on it, however, nothing has been scientifically proven/discovered. There also are no specific blood tests, scans, etc., for diagnosing fibromyalgia = there ARE certain critieria that need to be met before a true fibro diagnosis.

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