Could this be fibromyalgia?
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Hello. I have asked this question sometime ago and the general opinion was that I probably did not have it. Some background female age 71 have arthritis in knees,neck and spine. Other health problems include rhinitis and asthma, IBS, Diverticulosis and gastritis. I am due to see gp next week. I am not sure if my symptoms are caused by the problems I have or possibly by having take ciprofloxacin which can cause fibromyalgia type symptoms. I also suffer from anxiety. Here are my symptoms.
Tiredness (but not exhaustion) especially on exercise. Hard to do housework etc. Digestive symptoms bloating pain low back ache constipation. Can't seem to get diet right. Obviously pain from arthritis but what make me think It could Fibromyalgia as well is the following Pain everywhere in the body although better at rest I can be sitting down and suddenly knee will hurt them foot different parts of back hands arms etc. The worst pain is upper back pain inside both shoulder blades it happens most after moving about say like cooking where you are bending and lifting. Horrible pain only thing that helps is heat and rest. The bloating causes back pain as well. It seems like the whole body is hurting lots of places feel bruised and sore to the touch. I never really feel well and don't like making arrangements in advance. The pain tends to be better at night although I don't sleep that well but better than I did. It is causing me so much anxiety. My gp although very nice seems to think everything is anxiety. I had to go out this morning and came back with knee hurting hip pain stomach bloat low back ache and pain in foot. I am so fed up with feeling unwell. Do any of you think this might be fibromyalgia on top of everything else. Thanks for reading this.
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libralady13
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Thankyou Miriam for your good wishes. I wish you all the best as well.
chris78293 libralady13
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Any doctors info on fibromyalgia's is limited, an anti inflammotory diet can help, but you need to have all minerals as well, i only just found out that my body wasn't absorbing magnesium from food and i only was able to absorb through the pure powder. So getting blood tested for any defiencies or dysfunctions can help.
And for an effect to happen it needs to be a very nutrient packed diet, collagen powder i'd recommend, turmeric, fish, salad mix, and things like papaya and banana but unripe for shakes.
All over your gonna have to be like an athlete to feel a difference from diet and workouts. Being strict and finding a good spot for yourself to alleviate pain.
good luck