Could it be fibro??
Posted , 4 users are following.
Last September I was suffering awful pain in my chest/ribs which spread into my upper back. I was eventually diagnosed with costochondritis... The pain lasted every single day until Christmas when it suddenly disappeared.
In the time I had it I had so many blood tests for numerous things which thankfully came back all clear and fibromyalgia was mentioned a couple of times from 2 different doctors but no firm diagnosis was made.
Ive always suffered lower back problems and pain but during this time it seemed to get more frequent and there is not a day goes by that my right hip does not cause me pain....when I'm moving and at rest.
Lately my legs feel heavy and get that sleepy, need to stretch feeling and my feet ache like I've been walking for days.
I get sudden bouts of stomach cramps and diarrhoea and alot of heartburn/reflux.
My costochondritis has started again in the last few days too, the pain in my upper back makes me want to cry sometimes 😢
I get days where I literally feel like I've been hit by a bus, I ache everywhere, feel so emotional and like I just want to give up.
Do you think it could be fibro seems as it has been mentioned in previous doctor appointments... Do I push for a diagnosis or just carry on guessing that's what it is?
Thankyou for reading my rambling!! 😂😂
0 likes, 5 replies
donna76140 em56676
Posted
hi I absolutely think it is fibromyalgia and I will get a referral from your local GP and go and see a rheumatologist I have fibromyalgia amongOther things and I feel like you exactly so definitely see a rheumatologist wishing you all the best and hope you get some results soon and please keep us posted take care sending all my love
em56676 donna76140
Posted
Thankyou Donna, I did mention to my GP about being referred to a rheumatologist before Christmas but he said he thought the referral would just bounce back. So maybe I'll mention it again. I know a firm diagnosis won't take the pain away but it would just be good to know what is causing me to feel like this.
lynne43902 em56676
Posted
Hi
I am so sorry to read that you feel so poorly, and yes, it does sound very much like fibromyalgia, in fact you could have been writing about me!!
historically fibro patients go back and to for years trying to diagnose each new symptom looking for answers. maybe you could be referred to the musculo skeletal early intervention team and they could come to a diagnosis for you.
sending you lots of love and understanding
Lynne xx
em56676 lynne43902
Posted
Thankyou Lynne.. Sorry to hear you are also in pain 😦
I am going to get back to my GP this week and ask if I could have a referral as it seems that is the only way to get a firm yes or no diagnosis!
lesley59234 em56676
Posted
Sorry, but yes, this sounds awfully like fibro. Having a diagnosis helps to some extent, as it gives your issue a name and assures you you are not going mad, or have some other perhaps more horrible undiagnosed thing (I honestly thought I had a brain tumour at one point!) The fact you've had lots of tests is good. But the really bad news is that there is no magic cure, no single pill, no exercise routine, that will make it all go away. You do have to try and seek out the best treatment that works for you, and then just try to keep on top of the symptoms. Sending you a big hug, welcome to the club!