Does anyone else with Fibromyalgia get any of these symptoms??
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My GP says he's pretty sure I have fibromyalgia after going back and forth to him with different symptoms for almost a year. I now have an appointment at the hospital in early December with a rheumatologist to discuss the symptoms further, have a full examination and hopefully receive a diagnosis.
Over the last few months my symptoms have gotten worse and more diverse and I can barely stand it anymore. I constantly feel tired no matter how much sleep I get and the minute I do anything like make a meal or go shopping I feel exhausted and have to rest. I get what my doctor says is tension headaches all the time and feel as though I am allergic to everything! My nose, ears and throat constantly itch (sometimes unbearably) and and I'm always sneezing. I always feel as though I am about to get a sore throat and ear ache and then it goes away. I have chest pains that feel like I'm having a heart attack and I get stabbing pains that feel as though they are underneath my ribs. My back constantly aches but when I try to sit or lye comfortably I get stabbing pains and can barely sleep in the early hours. My ankles feel as though they are sprained even though I haven't done anything to them. I bruise so easily and the slightest touch feels so painful. Even running a finger over my skin sometimes feels as though I have sunburn or something similar. My arms and hands and legs and feet go numb all the time and sometimes I get what feels like hot pin pricks in them. When I walk sometimes or am lay down I get shooting pains down my legs. My Doctor says I have IBS and I spend all my time either constipated or with diarrhea and horrible stomach cramps.
I feel like I am going insane and I can't cope. I'm quite sure I sound like a hypochondriac but I really do experience these symptoms on a daily basis. Am I alone in this or do other people with Fibromyalgia have these troubles?
I am on anti inflammatory tablets(pregabalin after gabapentin wasn't working) but they barely do anything. How can I live like this for the rest of my life?
I have had many blood tests to rule out any other defficiences etc.
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Jolina princessemh89
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I am so sorry to hear that you are going through all of this.
And unfortunately I have had all of the symptoms that you are going through. I am currently in the midst of a Fibro Flare. My doctor has prescribe a Medrol Pack and started me on Lyrica. It takes a few days for the Lyrica to take affect but I am slowly beginning to get relief. I staking this on top f the medications I was already taking Gabapentin, Baclofen, Tramadol, and amitriptyline.
I pray you find something to give you relief.
Please keep us updated on your progress.
lisa99975 princessemh89
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keel princessemh89
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Hi, I suffered for 2 years with random symptoms, extremely tired all the time, pains that became unbareable. It's so hard to fight when you don't what your fighting but when it comes down to fibromyalgia you will always be fighting nothing. It's the invisible illness, you will (with support) learn to manage better. Make sure you badger your Dr to listen carefully to what you need as they use fibromyalgia to dismiss other problems when sometimes it really isn't the fibromyalgia!
marcy1968 princessemh89
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I have every symptom that you said. It's been about 6 months it started out very slowly just random pains here and there. At the same time I started with stomach problems also I have irritable bowel. But now I have pain everywhere Non-Stop. My elbows to my hands my knees my legs hurt constantly I get shooting pains in them my feet hurt all the time. I already have chronic migraines so that's just the top it all off. My neck hurts my back hurts all the time and I get sharp stabbing pains in my chest like I'm afraid I'm having a heart attack. I do not sleep at night at all I get muscle spasms all night long and my legs I have been Sleepless for about 2 months. I am now waiting to see a second rheumatologist the first one diagnosed me with fibromyalgia but told me to come back in 2 months. And she gave me nothing for it. I was so mad that I cancelled and rescheduled with someone else because I feel the same as you like I am ready to go out of my mind. I also work for the post office I'm a mail carrier so my job is extremely physical and I walk a lot. Which confuses me because I know they say that you need to be physically active but then when I do my walking around I feel like I'm dying at the end of the day. So there has to be a fine line there. And I know they say also that stress can make it worse well I think that's hilarious because how can you not be stressed. I already take an antidepressant and I feel like I'm ready to have a nervous breakdown from this it's horrible I totally sympathize with you it is a helpless feeling. I wish you the best Marcy
cherub123 princessemh89
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michelle12066 princessemh89
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Here lately for the last 6 weeks or so I feel I'm having a heart attack . It gots under both breasts into my back. I've had s chest X-ray catscan and a catscan of my belly with nothing coming back positive. The only thing that helps me is narcotics and I hate living this way. The inside of my rib cage rib cage hurts all the time and it's stabbing pains like a heart attack! I'm wondering if this could be Fibromyalgia! I need relief without living in pain pills my entire life! It started out in between my breasts now it's in my back! I'm honestly scared
julie56378 michelle12066
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I get the same symptoms as you. I thought I have having a heart attack. I was told it was panic attacks. But then was diagnosed with costocondoritis which is part of fybro. If you google costocondoritis it will explain all about the condition. Hope this helps xxx
kelly84195 julie56378
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I went to hospital last Friday cause exactly same symptoms had a ecg and chest X-ray and blood tests all fine doc says costrocronditis it's very very painful I have it all day everyday it's awful
julie56378 kelly84195
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Hi Kelly
I'm the same have it every day. I've had ecg heart monitor angiogram all came back clear. I've just been given a tens machine to see if that will help. I
Have loads of allergies and intolerance to medication so cannot take any form of pain relief
lisa99975 kelly84195
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What exactly are your symptoms ? I looked it up but it's so general. I have been having this awful pain in my upper back. I almost can't stand the pain anymore I've tried anti immamatory meds a heating pad everything. It's almost like a burning pain at times some times I can feel when I swallow I thought maybe it's from reflux I do take nexium. I got switched to a generic last week. I also have some feeling out of it and tired. I can complain all day about my symptoms!
kelly84195 julie56378
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I take ibrufen but doesn't help I have a hot water bottle most of the time I've just started acupuncture so I'm hoping that may help
kelly84195 lisa99975
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Mine is mainly behind my sternum a heavy painful feeling constantly and my upper back and shoulder blades my ribs also but that's not all the time I find stress does make it a lot worse I've had this for years it's very scarey the last year it has got worse for me
lisa99975 kelly84195
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Mine is my upper back and between my shoulders like someone is squeezing them so hard. Heats helps when it's on not completely but when it comes off it's awful. Do you ever get weird sensations in chest. Like when I breath sometimes it flutters but my lungs are clear almost like a vibtarying feeling and at times I feel vibrating.
kelly84195 lisa99975
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lisa99975 kelly84195
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You get the vibration sensations too? And like weird sensations inside your chest? I know I'm not crazy I actually feel these things. Sometimes I can explain the back and right feeling as if someone is hugging me really tight.
kelly84195 lisa99975
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I can't stand anyone resting in my chest I can't even wear a bra I get the vibrations regularly the whole thing scares me
lisa99975 kelly84195
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lisa84106 lisa99975
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I have this severe upper back pain as well especially on my right side?shoulder blade are that feels like a burning/stinging pain. My Rheumatologist said that I would have that because I am possibly not falling into a deep enough sleep at night. I had to agree because my sleeping has been off for months and if I get a full 4 hours straight it's a miracle. As for the other symptoms mentioned above, I've had those symptoms and still continue to get them and I have had a round of blood work, EKG and exams done. Apparently Fibro causes pain in the chest/sternum/spine/rib cage/neck, so even though I feel as if I'm choking or maybe having a heart attack, I've been told it's not.