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Tips and information on fibromyalgia?
I'm only 16 years old, and my mom has been thinking lately that I might have fibromyalgia. I haven't been diagnosed or anything, nor have I seen a doctor for it yet. I've been researching it and I have these symptoms Chronic muscle pain, especially in the neck, shoulders and back, but sometimes I can get it in my wrists, ankles, knees, etc. This pain gets worse towards the end of the day & when it's cold out. I was diagnosed with TMJ about four months ago Tingling and numbness in my hands and feet, but especially my hands. Extreme fatigue all the time, no matter how much sleep I get Stiffness in the morning Anxiety and slight depressionFor anyone who has fibromyalgia, by reading these symptoms, do you think I have it? And are there any tips you have for me on how to control it? Or are there any websites I can go to for advice information on it? Thanks

How can I cure or help the burning sensation from fibromyalgia? Home remedies..?
Up until recently I have felt a slight burning sensation on the middle part of my left arm and middle finger. Also on a small portion of my neck. I believe is caused by fibromylagia. I also heard something about unrelaxed muscles. The pain is not intense but it can get irritating. My question is if there are any possible home remedies to rid or lessen the pain? Also, what may have been the cause or what is causing it? Thanks..

Could this be fibromyalgia?
Hi, so, before I say anything, I am just going to say 1. I am NOT looking for a medical diagnosis, just for some opinions 2. I am planning on going to the doctor, my mom is taking me, so you don't need to tell me I should go there, as I already am planning to 3. I'm a 14 year old girl.Alright, so, this just began about a month ago maybe, maybe even less I started getting very, very tired, and weak, and now, I'm aching all over, all the time. I just don't understand it. I'll wake up, and feel as if I had been stretching, or working out all night My muscles just feel so tight and uncomfortable, and my bed isn't the excuse, I don't know what it is. I even had to take a day off of school one day because I couldn't get up. I was so exhausted, and sore, from doing literally nothing and, my period's seem to get worse and worse cramps each time ' I've dealt with anxiety my whole life, more since my grandpa died a year ago, I have been literally traumatized since then ' and have experienced a lot of bad things like stress, etc. ... I watched him die... Anyways, back to the topic... My mom has fibromyalgia very badly, and has for a long time now, I can't tell you how many years... more than 10 I believe. And my grandma has fibromyalgia as well...I have been confused and have had bad memory, like my piano for example, I play EVERYDAY, I don't take lessons and I play by ear, but I practice the same songs, same old thing, then tonight I was playing, and I just went blank. I forgot what I was playing and how to play it... I don't understand ' I burst into tears because I was so frustrated I'm tired of being tired ' I'm 14 for crying out loud, I need to live my life still I can't do anything without it hurting. I'm a dancer, and I am just exhausted, and sore right away, so I can barely dance. Piano hurts my fingers and I can't remember the keys anyhow, I'm a writer, and holding a pen or typing on the computer hurts my hands and fingers... I can't do anything I love anymore ' I know I should get more sleep, my doctor has told me before, and has even prescribed me vitamin supplements to help me, and they do help... but the problem is, I'm usually never tired at night, so I'm awake all night, then I'm tired later and throughout the whole day Sitting in class is horrible, I get soooooo tired, my eyes go all over the place trying to keep them open, and because I get so tired, I get ridiculously dizzy I've tried eating granola bars and I drink water ALL the time, but it doesn't help What can should I do? Thank you so much for reading, and I appreciate all of the opinions < 333 Take care.xx

If I think I have fibromyalgia, what doctor should I see to confirm?
I think I may have this disorder and I was wondering what kind of doctor I should see. Who would help me best, who would be able to determine it best? Is there a fibromyalgia specific doctor I can see or another specialist???

Has anyone tried Nopalea or Supple for fibromyalgia?

Can fibromyalgia pain get worse over time?
My rheum dr said it does NOT get worse but I had it since 2008 and this year it seem sto hurt so much more.

Is fibromyalgia a sort of mental condition?
I suffer from depression, anxiety and the symptoms make me ill always. Pains on me legs , chest and hands, dizziness, palpitations, fear, anxiety, intrusive thoughts make me feel as if i am going to suffer a stroke or heart attack always . Someone told me that them who suffer from panic disorder do develop Fibromyalgia and Hypochondria as well.Wot do you think?

Watch this fibromyalgia awareness day video!?
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Any recommendation for a good fibromyalgia dr in Tulsa area?
I've been diagnosed 2 yrs ago, but have been unable to find a dr that can help.

My boyfriend has fibromyalgia, how can I help him?
He's had fibro for two and a half years, but we've only recently got together. If it lasts and I really hope it does is there anything I can do to help him? I've got either crohn's or colitis, so we're both poorly and so I do understand what it is like to be ill all the time and i've been doing research on fibro to understand it more. I'll be there if he needs me obviously.Is there anything else I can do for him?

Does fibromyalgia seriously cause debilitating pain to ur ENTIRE body?
Some days i can't even get out of bed do to my inability to stand b c my legs hurt sso bad.

Does this sound like Fibromyalgia or something more?
I have been sick since August 2011 I have been having chest pain and joint pain all over my body.I get headaches constantly. I am very sensitive to cold it hurts me badly.I forget things and have trouble concentrating.I drop things all the time have brittle hair.I had a primary care doctor who I was seeing he would not refer me to a rheuamatologist because my ANA, antibody and WBC came back fine.So I found one where I did not have to be referred she ran tons of bloodwork on me and what she found was I was vitamin D deficient and that my thyroid was elevated pointing towards Hypothyroid which my mother has and runs in the family.I was given 50,000 units of vitamin D2 for 8 weeks and my regular doctor ran my T3 and T4 for thyroid said it was fine even though my TSH was elevated.I have had chest x rays which showed no fluid around lungs, EKGS, stress test all came back normal.I was wondering if I should of been treated with D3 and not D2 as I know the difference.My primary care doctor said that he was going through my labs and saw that I being close to being B12 deficient so he redid the test checking my B12 level, CBC and folic acid levels, iron levels thinking I had b12 deficiency cause by folic acid or pernicious anemia but I was told this time my test came back fine even though before I was close to being deficient.The rheuatologist thought I had fibromyalgia until it showed thyroid elevated and D deficient.I believe I have a thyroid problem which could make you lack vitamin D or I have a b12 deficiency caused by pernicious anemia which is why I am vitamin deficient because my intestines can not absorb them properly.When my TSH was elevated it was 7 point something.When I took the D2 my doctor said it is converted to D3 through the kidneys but I know D3 is the better form.I have not had my levels rechecked as before I went to see the rehuatologist my regular doctor ran the wrong D test and said it was 29 he put D3 levels the rhueatologist ran the 25 hydroxy which is the most accurate and mine was 18.9.I am afraid whatever it is left untreated it will hurt me badly.

Fibromyalgia pain..using Melatonin,,?
Please help me if you have similar experience with my situation I been diognosed with fibromyalgia last year and pain in all my back is horrible, if i walk more than 10mins strat getting pain. I have been active all my life and now gained extra pound. Feeling tired sluggish. done my blood work already all ok.I stopped drinking two days ago due to bloatness problem.for my pain can not sleep so taking MELATONIN 3MG 2pills every night, does this can cause harm. I can not stop pills now. My doctor knows about it.any help advise here would be greatly appreciated.Thanks.

Severe body pain? Fibromyalgia?
I'm an 18 year old female. I am a little underweight for my age and height. 5" 7 My body hurts all the time. My shoulder blades, ribs, spine, lower back, tailbone, hips, glutes and knees. It hurts to sit and it hurts to stand. It also hurts when I straighten or bend over. My hips also hurt a lot too and one is in higher then the other one. My legs often cramp up in the inner thigh and hip area sometimes it locks and it's excruciating. When squating my knees crack and that hurts a lot. I also easily strain my back and I have once pulled it. I can't do a lot of things because my body is weak and hurts too much. I can't carry heavy things, I can't dance, I can't sit up straight for much time at all and I cant sit too long either without getting pain in my hips,lower back and glutes. I was looking at the possibilities it could be arthritis or fibromyalgia. I noticed IBS irritable bowel syndrome was a symptom of fibromyalgia and it's something I also have. Could I have arthrist? Fibromyalgia? What could this be? I have tried working out cause im not very active and i lack muscle and I've been in too much pain to continue. If this is relevant, I have had inflammation in my left lung a few times, I've been on medication for it but the inflammation comes back.

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