new symptoms. what the heck is going on??

Well, I've had fibro and lupus for over 8 years now. You'd think by now I could figure out what was affecting me.  Usually I can tell if it's fibro or lupus, but right now I'm in a total quandry.  This doesn't feel like lupus, and it doesn't feel like fibro.  It's different. I don't like this!  Make it stop! LOL.

I have all over joint pain.  It's weird.  Started in my feet a couple months ago and now it's all over my body.  I've never had this with my lupus. Joint pain is new for me.  I'm also super fatigued. I feel like I'm trying to function on a bottle of sleeping pills.  Today has been the worst day yet for this. 

Is all over joint pain (the kind that comes and goes and moves around all day long) a common symptom in fibro? I hate having new symptoms and not knowing what to do about them.  Thank you for any advice or suggestions!

Ginny

Sorry you aren't feeling yourself lately.  You say your joints hurt, and that it is all over your body.  Is there any swelling in the finger joints or wrists?  Another question, when the joints are hurting, is it for eg: both wrists, both feet both shoulders etc??

And one more question, have you taken your temperature when you're hurting?  I was thinking..or should I say guessing..at an arthritis problem.  Is the pain bone-deep?...these are probably the questions you will be asked when you make that doctor apptmnt for this.

Just keep a journal for now, about where the pain goes, and what time of day, and maybe take your temperature 3 times a day...especially when you are feeling that druggy type fatigue..it will come in handy at the appmnt too.

Healing Hugs

Diane 

Yeah, the pain is so fleeting it's impossible to keep track of!  Over the last couple of hours my "flu like" symptoms started, which is a sure sign that my lupus is flaring.  I did take my temperature and I don't have a fever, which is very good.  But crappers, I know in order to treat my lupus flare, I have to increase my prednisone and when I do that - holy smackers - my fibro goes crazy.  This is a horrible cycle that just keeps on happening.  I have 10 weddings to photograph with no breaks starting next weekend.... How in the world am I going to be able to this...... Thinking about it, makes me want to puke. 

My rheumy is on vacation until August 11.  So I'm seeing my pcp next Friday. That's the best I can do.  Thanks for the support and feedback everyone,

ginny