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Fibromyalgia and swollen lymph nodes and other symptoms

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Pam069
Pam069

I was just wondering if anyone else suffers from swollen lymph nodes/feeling? Everything I read online only talks about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome causing this?

I have been diagnosed with Fibro now for about 2 years (through a Rhuematologist) I suspect I have had it for much longer though. Does Fibro get worse over time? I have been feeling terrible for the last 2 weeks (bad flare?) I feel like my glands are swollen but I don't feel anything (armpits & neck) So much has been hurting lately as well, my thighs, lower & upper back, hips, behind my knees, rib pain, armpit/arm pain, chest pain & upper stomach pain..phew...I also have IBS & Anxiety. I often feel flushed as well but I don't have any redness in the face or a fever? Does anyone have/feel this way? I hate to run to the doctor all the time but I also hate thinking everything is just Fibro as well... Any input would be greatly appreciated.

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  • cheryl4161
    cheryl4161 Pam069

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    You just described all my symptoms. I've had Fibro with Abs since my 30's. Wasn't diagnosed untill my 50's. Sometimes I just hurt so bad I can't stand it. I don't think people realize how bad this stuff is until they have it. My thighs , hips and back hurt me the most and you can forget having any energy. my lungs are terrible . I've had pneumonia 8 times within the last 2 yrs. They say I have asthma, COPD and Respitory Bronchilitis. I think they missed diagnosed me . I think it's CF with Fibromyalgia because of all the lung problems.

  • allison123
    allison123 Pam069

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    Wow, I could have written this myself. I've just been diagnosed with fibro after ruling out everything else on the planet and my symptoms are exactly the same as yours. I also think this started years ago. The rib pain is the worst and now my hips, back and stomach hurt all day. The only way I can deal with it is to keep moving. So far the meds make it worse. Some alternative treatments are Sam-e, alpha lipoic acid if you have nerve pain, and a very clean diet. I have swollen glands in my neck which I'm hoping is part of this. I find it hard to know if I'm actually sick or if it's the fibro and I don't want to bother my doctor either. Good luck.

  • Tiffypoo
    Tiffypoo Pam069

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    Hi. i had surgery in Sept. and now i have fibro and neuropathy. i don't understand hiw this happened. um 54 yrs old and never had this issues. i dont have pain in the normal spots except hip. but its usually sides of my stomach pelvic legs and i do feel my glands are sore in my groin area..i have burning in bladder and rectal ...thats the are i have surgery had adhesions removed and now this. i dint know whats in affection or fibro. my surgeon is getting annoyed because i keep hounding him ...and what to do. so frustrating

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