Fibromyalgia symptoms pressure points
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Pain with skin and pressure points can indeed be a sign of fibromyalgia. Please stop back and give us an update.
I frst experienced Upper back pain from may 08 - mid septemberr 08. I am not 100 % why I had the pain. I saw every doctor imagineable (orthopedist, rheumatologist, acupuncturist, physiatrist, myofascial trigger point therapist, massage therapists) Not much helped but it went away towards the end of september) My only symptoms were upper back pain. The muscles were very tight and knotted.I was not fatigued and sleeping was not an issue.
These are not the same as tender points that are related to fibromyalgia. These trigger points can be extremely painful and can form in almost any muscle. The chronic form is called Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) Many FMS patients have both.
Do you suspect your physical activity may have something to do with your back pain?
I am a 22 year old female and after doing a bit of research it sounds as though I have several symptoms that occur under fibromyalgia. I have had throughout my entire life a bizarre amount of muscle problems and pain. In recent times (last 5-6 months) I have had occasions where my body and skin hurts so much that even my shirt is hurting it. This isn't an everyday, or even every week, event but it has happened probably 5 or 6 time.
These areas feel painful with even slight pressure and are called tender points (figure 1). Many patients with fibromyalgia feel that their joints are swollen, although there is no visible inflammation of the joints (arthritis).
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FIBROMYALGIA TESTS — There are no specific laboratory or imaging tests used to diagnose fibromyalgia.
Hi I am pretty for sure I have Fibromyalgia some of my symptoms include Soar and stiff muscles in my legs and I just have a Flu like feeling all the time and also the pressure points you have. I have those also. Does this sound like Fibromyalgia to you.
all i know of is the pain points test which ***** because you are telling them that it hurts everywhere but to prove that that is what is wrong they have to push on ALL of those points that may already be in pain...I was in tears but at least it helped the doctors know what was going on I guess =?
Fibromyalgia Tender Points
Upon physical examination, the fibromyalgia patient will be sensitive to pressure in certain areas of the body called tender points. To meet the diagnostic criteria, patients must have:
Widespread pain in all four quadrants of their body for a minimum of three months.
MS looks like Fibromyalgia in term of some of the symptoms, but Fibromyalgia has some distinct symptoms not seen in MS. The first is the 9 paired "Tender points" in FM that are not seen in MS. The second is that MS is a demyelinating disease of the CNS. FM seems to be a disease of the CNS, but not associated with demyelination.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points — places on your body where slight pressure causes pain. Fibromyalgia is more common in women than in men. Previously, fibromyalgia was known by other names such as fibrositis, chronic muscle pain syndrome, psychogenic rheumatism and tension myalgias.
I have tender points ALL over my body. My Dr says it's not Fibromyalgia. The spots don't hurt unless they're pressed on, then they feel like bruises (but nothing is there) My tinder points don't match the Fibromyalgia points, and I have about10 times the number of spots that are on the picture. Also from knees down almost ALL of the muscles hurt to touch, not just spots) There's no rash or fever that I'm aware of. This has been going on for years. Any thoughts????
Sorry to bother you again but I have one more question is there any such condition as Idopatic Pain Syndrome. A doctor diagnosed me with fibromyalgia because of the pressure points. But he called my fibromyalgia ( Idopathic Pain Syndrome).
It could also just be your muscles in your chest tightening up - I also experience this and it goes along with fibro. Fibromyalgia is diagnosed based on having multiple tender points and performing a series of tests to rule out other conditions. Individuals usually see a Rheumatologist to receive a fibro diagnosis.
The fact that you said you are not tired, not fatigued and have no problems sleeping. Those are probably the TOP THREE symptoms of Fibromyalgia. That's why I'm saying it doesn't sound like Fibro. people with fibro are a lot more than just tired; they are exhausted most of the time. You must meet a criteria for this problem to be diagnosed; there are 18 pressure points on the body, to recieve a diagnoses a doctor must find pain at 11 of those points.
These are known as 'trigger points'. I have the same sensations at points on my hips and my neck. When any pressure is applied it feels like a surge of electricity goes through me...and it's quite painful.
We don't know why those with FMS have trigger points. It sounds like what you are experiencing is referred pain. When pressure applied to one area, effects another area on the body.
It is a long term form of suffering. The things that are going on with you, tend to make me think you have a kidney problem going on because of the blood in your urine, providing you weren't on your period at the time. Kidney issues cause back pain, so does spinal issues and if you are overweight in the abdomen, that can also cause back pain. Fibro pain is unrelenting; just laying in bed with a soft mattress can cause pain bad enough to where you can't sleep or get comfortable.
The tests that they have for that depend on certain pressure points in the body and those pressure points could be other things as well. People with MS can have leisons in the brain everywhere. My spinal tap came back normal and because it did, does not mean I have MS. I know these symptoms well and whatever they are from, they certainly do change the quality of life! What other testing have you done?
Bullet points , male , 63 age , smoke no , drink no , bmi 36.8 , meds for fibromyalgia , b.p. , Barrets Aesophagus , cholesterol , pocket pill for A.F. , 4 to 6 low does cocodamol daily . Self diagnosed Vegas nerve problems . I cope quite well with all my problems , during my two year fibromyalgia diagnosis one of the consultants check my heart , ecg etc and I was discharged the AF only ever happens if I forget to take my daily meds .
Hi, I am someone recognizes this pattern of symptoms, because I am desperately searching for some answers regarding some awful muscle spasms that sound identical to what was described in this old discussion thread:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Thyroid-Cancer-Nodules--Hyperthyroidism/Hashimotos-and-Muscle-tightness/show/263700?forums=forums
My TSH is within normal range, but for the past 2 years, I have had the same constant tension and spastic activity in my neck, shoulders, and back.
//healthresearchtoday.com/fibromyalgia/book_103.htm), but the specific areas are never mapped out. Does anyone know where the 18 points are on the body that they check you for?
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