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Is this fibroidmylagia

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karen20297
karen20297

Hi

Back in December I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and IBS. In January I was eventually put on sertraline and have been on this for 8 weeks. I feel much better, my appetite has returned, I'm more motivated and doing more. Also my IBS is better.

However I'm left with painful muscles in my neck, shoulders, back, knees, arms, ribs, groin, temples, eyes, ankle. It's not everyday. The pain is like dull ache, sore, burning and effects my quality of life. I can't understand why this is happening as my mood is so much better now. I'm also on a tiny dose of pregagarbin.

Somebody mentioned it could be fibroidmyagia and when I looked this up it is very similar. I'm seeing a chiropractor tomorrow as my neck is really painful.

Can anyone advise me please?

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  • karen20297
    karen20297

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    Ps I feel really stiff in the mornings and sometimes light headed
  • kiki74
    kiki74 karen20297

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    Yes Karen, it can be fibro. Since fibromyalgia mimics so many other diseases symptoms you will need to have tests done to rule them out. And get a referral for a rheumatologist to confirm fibro. Good luck.
  • Maggers
    Maggers karen20297

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    Hi Karen an welcome

    You will need a referral to a rheumatologist to get a fibro diagnosis confirmed.  I use chiropractor who knows all about fibro and doesn't use too much pressure near the fibro tender points otherwise he would need to peel me off the ceilinglol   I find it helps me - be prepared to have regular treatments to begin with - I used to go a couple of times a week but now am down to once every 6-8 weeks just to keep me more mobile.

    If you get a diagnosis of fibro it isn't the end of the world - we are all here to  help and advise. Generally the fibro folk who frequent these boards are a helpful band sharing tips and offering support when the going gets tough. 

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