fibromyalgia symptoms ra

Many of the symptoms are but they are also symptoms of autoimmune disorders too like RA and others. RA is a disease which can cause many symptoms. Fibromyalgia is a syndrome (a group of symptoms) not a disease. So a fibro diagnosis just tells you that you have a group of symptoms but you still don't have a cause. Also you should have 11 of the 18 fibro tender points if you have FMS. Were you checked for these? If it were me I would consider a second opinion.

I am fearful of taking this as I hear some bad things about withdrawal symptoms. She still has me taking the Methotextrate until she can completely rule out RA. Lupus and thryoid autoimmune disorders have been ruled out. I should mention I have a very low vitimin D level (5), and have been placed on a vitamin supplement. I am confused about the fibromyalgia diagnosis. I still continue to have elevated sed rate and CRP. I thought fibromyalgia did not cause these rates to be elevated.

She diagnosed me with ra strictly from symptoms and xray results. My blood test have all come back negative. She says that I am a sero-negative ra patient. My concern is that I am not totally convinced that I have ra. I know I have all the symptoms and do get worse when I am off of my Arava but I also wonder if I could have Lupus because I have a lot of the symptoms of it and my sister has it. My mother has fibro so I wonder if maybe that is what I have instead as well.

It's really starting to get on my familes nerves ! I get headaches a lot "migraines" I've been told I have RA without RA factor, Lupus,and now fibromyalgia . I have trouble staying asleep for long . Please help !?

thank you i am on a waiting list now to see one, i also have digestive issues, anxiety, my sister has fibro and also has had tests comr back high for RA but other tests did not, lupus, and RA also run in my family, i have had these symptoms before i got the "diagnosis" of lyme, my symptoms just got worse around the time i was diagnosed with the lyme, it reminds me of flare ups?

Hmmm. Get a second opinion. Also, if you have a teaching hospital nearby, that would be helpful. The treatment for RA and Fibro can be similar, so take the recommended NSAIDs. Both conditions cause inflammation. Then get the second opinion. Blessings!

Alright, I am 23 years old and I have been progressively getting sicker and sicker for two years now. The best guess is Fibromyalgia. It started with mild headaches and has developed into pain everywhere (mostly joints and muscles in my legs) I also have IBS, fatigue, severe migraine / tension headaches, I also have been having kidney problems (stones) but In these past two years it has gotten so much worse.

m wondering if anyone was tested for their RA Factor (rhuemotoid authritis factor) and what the results of that was. Thanks!

People with one autoimmune disease can have a second. Do you have Hashimoto? If you have symptoms of Fibromyalgia, you must check first for antibodies for autoimmune diseases, like ANA's, cardiolipin, anti dsDNA, ACA, AB2G (IgG and IgM),RA, etc. Better go to a rheumatologist.

It won't make any difference with RA. Also, fibromyalgia is also a very real dx as well. I'm sure they'll get to the bottom of it. I hope everything works out for you!

It could be fibromyalgia. Some people get both RA and fibro, or osteoarthritis and fibro. I assume your doctor did all the blood tests, including checking your thyroid. If not, get that done. I am kind of the opposite of you. I was diagnosed with fibro (and osteo in my knees), but I think I have RA, but blood tests didn't show it. Sometimes I think these doctors just throw a diagnosis at you and don't even listen to what your symptoms are. I'm looking for a new doctor now.

I was diagnosed with mild RA several weeks ago but I’m not sure my symptoms fit with everything I’ve read about RA. I am not in denial, if anything I’m happy to finally have an answer, it’s just that I don’t experience several things that appear to be “classic” symptoms. This is what I’ve experienced...I started having pain in my left hand (MCP and PIP joints) about 4 years ago and also had slight tingling so I thought I had a nerve issue and got an EMG, which was negative.

Lymes disease or Infectious mycoplasmas. Symptoms right up that alley (total symptoms are all over body). Muscle aches? RA symptoms? endometriosis or hysterectomy? "brain fog"? stinging eye pain, ankle/shin pain? research www.immed.org and search Autoimune Illness and Mycoplasmas. also research ILADS to have proper Lyme testing done w/ IGENEX labs for Borrelia Burgdorfer and coinfections of Bartonella, Babesia, Ehrlichia, Rickesettia.

Just wondering who on the board might have diagnoses of both MS and fibromyalgia. What are your most common symptoms of both? And a question for the medical experts here: does having one of the above disorders predispose you to having the other?

Your symptoms are suggestive of chronic fatigue syndrome. Fibromyalgia also presents in a similar way. The exact cause of the same is not known yet. The difficulty with diagnosing fibromyalgia is that, in most cases, laboratory testing appears normal and that many of the symptoms mimic those of other rheumatic conditions such as arthritis or osteoporosis. A history of widespread pain lasting more than three months—affecting all four quadrants of the body, i.e.

An estimated 29% of fibromyalgia patients have a positive RA factor and another 25% have a positive ANA titer. In my case, I had undiagnosed CFS for years. My ANA titer had always been negative, but then eventually it became positive (1:640) and so now I have autoimmune problems.

Hi Andie, It is indeed possible to have a low-grade, less aggressive form of RA. Each person who has it is different in terms of symptoms and treatment, however all the symptoms you've listed are possible with RA. Your muscle pain could be a result of tensing them unconsciously to protect the sore joints, or you could have fibromyalgia as well as the RA. it's not uncommon for both to occur together.

Hi Abby, First, do you have symptoms of RA? Testing positive for the RA antibodies does not mean you have it. It takes the combination of symptoms, physical evidence and lab work to determine whether or not you have a condition. If your bloodwork is positive for these antibodies, you should be seen by a rheummy. Neuros do not treat autoimmune diseases so I am sure he was just trying to get you to the right specialist.

After that I will sweat and feel very tired. No fevers! 1st Dr said chronic Epstein Barr virus. 2nd Dr said RA but RA specialist said no. 3rd DR thinking circulations issues in lower body. I should say I've been tested for MS, lime, lupus and even seen a blood specialist. I promise I'm not crazy-just tired of no knowing. Don't know how I can feel fine most days then for no reason I can pin point I start feeling terrible.

iI THINK I MAY HAVE FIBROMYALGIA OR RA hAVE TDRROUBLE WALKING .

RA often occurs along with other disorders, like fibromyalgia, lupus, thyroid deficiency, and more. Additionally, RA can affect the cartilage in your rib cage, which is called "costochondritis." It can be mistaken for pleurisy if the doctor is inexperienced in dealing with autoimmune disease patients. Don't give up!!

You have stiff neck? RA symptoms? Chronic hadaches? stomach and bowell issues? ovarian cysts or a hysterstomy? brain "fog", vertigo, anxiety? If so your Fibro might be in fact a mycoplasma infection or possibly Lymes. Can you give me a full report of your symptoms? Search www.immed.org and look under AI diseases/chronic illness.

I think I have been misdiagnosed with Fibromyalgia. And I feel as though I am getting weaker and weaker lately. I need some opinions from the group because my doctor doesn't seem to want to help me. First, I have a strong family history of autoimmune disease including RA, Reactive Arthritis (my father), thyroid and diabetes. I have been diagnosed with DDD, degenerative facet disease, and facet osteoarthritis.

I saw in your profile you have RA. Do you have any other autoimmune conditions? The symptoms you mention are not listed among those for prednisone withdrawal but are concerning. I think you should contact your doctor and discuss this development.

I tested negative for RA 2 years ago when I 1st started having symptoms. I tested positive last month. Your rheumatoid factor does change. If you're really in a flare, go get tested. You should know for sure if you have it or not. Good luck to you & keep us updated!

Some people even consider Fibromyalgia and CFS the same thing, the symptoms overlap so much it is very tricky. My main issues are the sleep apnea, dizziness, difficulty swallowing and eye problems, which I must admit I would not associate with Fibromyalgia, but I'm not sure. I suppose more tests are in order... I am surprised my blood came back completely clear as I usually have a high white blood count. I have been tested for RA and it came back negative.

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