Early signs of fibromyalgia

Well, it's sure possible. Your symptoms ring quite a few bells for me, especially the aches like when you have the flu, and the fact that the pain comes even when you've done nothing. I hope it's not, because it's chronic, but then again, there are a lot worse things. :( :)

Take a look at the Fibro 101 thread, first (I think?) on this forum, and see how many symptoms you have.

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Hi Ticklemeelmo,

The unfortunate part about Fibro is the 'not knowing'. All of us started off with a pain somewhere that got worst and worst. Mine started in the form of IBS, then 2 years after developed into my hips and lower back. Eventually the pain started in my legs followed by my hands.

It took about 3 years total to find out what was going on, and I was 23 when this ALL started:( With all the tests they ran, the one thing I'm grateful they found was the start of arthritis in my right hip due to some developmental issue in my SI joint.

Definitely get the ball rolling for yourself if you're worried. In the meantime, start enjoying some warm baths, and try some Ibuprofin to take the edge off on particularly bad days. I hope and pray that even if you have it, it will stay in it's mildest form for years to come so you never ever get robbed of a second in your life;)

Cheers doll:D

Fibro affects everyone differently, and there are no conclusive tests that point and say, yes this is what you have. It's very frustrating and to top it off, fibro also mimics many other conditions.

I think for many people, there were signs when they were younger, but it may not have raised its ugly head until later.
I had a lot of growing pains as a child, and even back then I was never able to play with my hair very much, using the blow dryer or curler and such. Keeping my arms up fatigues me and hurts.

I developed fibro fog, painful hands (like arthritis), sore thighs, RLS and general achiness. A couple years later came the facial pain, stinging and shooting pains, and numbness in my hands.

Have you read the fibro 101 thread? See how many of these symptoms relate to you.
I would also suggest that you treat yourself as if you do have it. Stretches, exercise and eating well are beneficial, no matter if you have it or not. And why not treat and pamper yourself with the occasional massage and hot relaxing bath?

i pray that you do not hav fibro this is a horrible disease with no cure and if there is anothr answr for you i hope that is it as fibro is a nvver ending 23/7 struggle. so you need to see a doctor who is knowledgble the best thing to do is go to the fibro national website and see if thy havee a rfrral to doctor in yout area that work with fibro patints. as for me i need meds for oter they want a more holistic approch like meditation, accupuncturee and massage stuff lik that. that fine but my pain is so bad i ned pain meds so you ned to look for docs who treat with meds or holistic. i do water excrsie and walking

It does sound like many of the fibro symptoms, but you really should go to the doctor so they rule out anything else.

Fibro, although a pain in the butt (sometimes literally) at least is not a degenerative illness, and it isn't deadly.  So we should all be grateful for that.

It causes us all to slow down a bit, take better care of ourselves, and review what is truly important in life, so that is also good.

It can be discouraging at times, but having this forum and some supportive people in your life can help during those times.

I wish you all the best.  Pursuing these things with  a doctor takes perseverance on your part, we all have to be our own advocates with doctors.  Find one who believes in fibromyalgia for a dx and keep pursuing different treatments and ways of life that help you feel better.

Before thinking about Fibromyalgia, you need to go get some blood work done. You're young and aches and pains can happen as your body is growing until your 25 and needs high nutrient levels. Some of these symptoms can simply happen because of vitamin deficiencies, which I'm hoping is the case as fibro is not an easy road.

I would recommend getting your doc to check your Vitamin D levels, especially if you live in the Northern US or Canada. Over 50 percent of the population in Canada is deficient in D, doctors are now recommending 1000 IU a day. I personally take 3000 IUs. A lack of D can cause aches and pains, lack of energy. The other thing to try is a good multi-vitamin. The ones off the shelf are usually low quality; the top 3 according to scientific study are Source Naturals, USANA, and Life Extension. I get mine delivered from iherb, best prices online. The other thing to try is magnesium. Magnesium glycinate is the best absorbed without having symptoms of diarrhea. Magnesium works on the muscles. If any of your muscles twitch involuntary, or your eyelid twitches, you're low in magnesium. Magnesium will help you sleep, too.The other test to get is B12, especially if you do not eat much meat; and to test your iron levels. If you have dark circles under your eyes, it's possible you low in iron. If all those are ok (D, B12, iron), and you've tried vitamins supplements for two months, then I would recommend getting your T3 and T4 thyroid levels checked. It's also important to look at your diet. You may not be getting enough energy for your muscles to recover and function. This can happen days after you exercise, too.

Well, I'm giving all this advice not to discount fellow fibromyalgia sufferers, but it's really really important, especially given your young age, to make sure you're the healthiest possible with blood work, food and vitamins intake before jumping to a diagnosis and treatment. When I was diagnosed at 40, I spent two years trying everything possible supplement wise and healthy eating before realizing that I need some medication to help the pain to have a quality life. To start medication at 20 would be detrimental in the long run as all medication has an impact on your body. If your doc pushes meds before exhausting blood work, MRI tests, please find another doc. It's also good to get a Lyme's Elisa and Western blot blood test. I believe Fibro is caused by a microorganism invading a lowered immune state similar to Lyme's, it is real; so the sooner you boost your immune state, the better. Hopefully your symptoms are caused by deficiencies and you will get better. You can contact me directly for supplement advice.

The other thing that's worth trying is sleeping on 100% cotton sheets washed in a natural detergent. Tide has changed their formula recently causing allergic reactions ranging from hives to itchiness, restless legs.

Best of luck with your health! You're smart to be this body-conscious as a young adult and the decisions you make today will have a positive impact on the rest of your life.


Fibro since 2000, Migraines since 1986, Born 1960, Female;
Fentanyl patch 50mcg, Oxycontin 20-40mg, Oxycocet 1 to 2 times a month
Minami Omega Fish Oil, 3g; Source Naturals DLPA 1500mg; Source Naturals N-Acetyl Tyrosine 300mg; Metagenics, Magnesium Glycinate, 400mg; Vitamin D, (D-Drops), 2000 I.U.; Source Naturals Megaforce Multivitamin; Source Naturals Megafolinic, Source Naturals B12 lozenge; Healthy Origins Co-Enzyme Q10;
In the past tried many meds and after 8 years, hated what they were doing to my health and mind; used theroadback.org to help taper off Clonazepam, Seroquel, Lyrica, Pristiq, Ativan, Flexiral, and Cesamet; no impact on pain levels after stopping; tried Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, Celexa as well during those years

Post Edited (Sue123) : 1/13/2012 4:02:25 PM (GMT-7)

Foxglove....Thank you for all your insight....I have learned some things from you that I never new, and I have had Fibro since 2007. Hope you will keep posting I think alot of members could learn from you.


Take care, Amy




Chronic pain(nerve), fibro and mild depression