Newly diagnosed, few questions

Hi everyone, I'm Becci, I'm 26 and I have just joined this awesome forum- I love how positive you all are and how you are all trying to work out this random illness!

I have recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia a month ago, I was so blessed to have a great rheumatologist who diagnosed me quickly, and I'm confident that she has the correct diagnosis- I have done quite some research about it, and have enjoyed browsing the topics on this forum- thank you to all those who have posted, it's been really helpful.

I have had a couple of 'random' symptoms, and I'm wondering if they are part of the fibro, or something else entirely.

Firstly, I have noticed recently that I 'see' dots swimming around my eyes sometimes, probably every 2-3 days I notice it. I also feel like my eyesight is getting worse, could this be related to the fibro?

Secondly, when I am lying down and close my eyes, I get a falling feeling. It's not when I am falling asleep, just whenever I lie down with my eyes closed, even just for 15/20 seconds. Again, has anyone else experienced this?

I don't want to overreact, but if these things aren't fibro related I think I should get them checked out. My friends haven't taken either of these symptoms too seriously, but none of them have experience of fibro either.

Thank-you so much in advance for your help, I'm sure I will have more questions as time goes on!

Becci
Auckland, New Zealand
Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia May 2013, IBS flares since 2003, and lots of symptoms that are gradually all making sense with my new diagnosis!

Hi, Becci, and welcome!  Ahhh.....floaters.  I have a lot of them.  I don't think they are related to fibro but what they are are cells that are floating around in the vitreous fluid of the eye and you are seeing them.  When I first got a few, that's all I was seeing.  Now, I rarely notice them.  I have some that are dark and I used to swat at that "invisible" bug I was seeing.    

 

You are young to be having this so I do suggest you see an optholmologist.  They are specialists for the eyes and have more education that an optomitrist.  Floaters can also be caused by inflammation in the back of your eyes or even retina problems.  Your vision is too precious to mess around with plus the visit can give you peace of mind.

 

Here is a link from the Mayo Clinic about floaters.

 

  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/eye-floaters/DS01036

 

Some days I can see better than other days.  I think it has to do with barometric pressure and sinus for me.  It almost seems like my eyes are "congested".  I know that doesn't make sense but that's the best way I can describe it.  This is another thing an optholomogist can help you with.

 

I'm not sure why you have the falling feeling when you first lie down.  Some fibromites do have vertigo and this could be a symptom of that.  Perhaps it, too, is sinus but I would discuss it with your doctor.  There probably is a simple answer to it but I don't know what it is.  Bottom line...don't get stressed.  Just get checked out.  It does ease the mind and not everything is caused by fibro.

 

Be sure to read Fibro 101....the first thread on the forum.  There are links to good info about fibro and you will learn a lot there.  Good starting links are called Symptoms and A Thorough Explanation of Fibromyalgia.  You just might see yourself there. 

 

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.  Don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you.  Hope to hear more from you soon.

 

Sherrine

Thank-you all for your comments. I will make an appointment with a GP and see what they say, and also go and get my eyes checked. (Have been meaning to do that for awhile, now this is the push I need to actually do it!)
I will keep you updated with my findings.
Thanks again!
x

Jasmine, I would see an opthamologist. They have more education than an optometrist and are the specialists to see when you have vision problems. Optometrists are great for a basic eye exam and for getting the prescription lenses but opthomologists can even do eye surgery. Your vision is too precious and seeing a specialist can put your mind at ease. I see an opthomologists three times a year becauseim diabetic and have glaucoma.

Sherrine

I was recently dx(as of yesterday). After four years of tests, and exploratory surgeries I found a doctor who properly diagnosed me. She started me on Cymbalta 30mg and my first dose was last night. I woke up around 2am with shakes, sweaty, nausea, vomiting and extreme stomach ache and elevated heart rate. Does anyone else take this or had a different experience? when will it go away? what remedies have worked for you?