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Posted 6/6/2011 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
Hello

I have had fibromyalgia for the past 6 years since my daughter was born.

In the past 3 months my pain has gone from tolerable to completely intolerable. I never used to have problems with my knees but now I am retaining fluid and can barely bend my leg or go up stairs. It's the same in my ankles with apparent bruising and swelling.

I've read a lot about people with fibromyalgia going through fluid retention but then other literature saying that this isn't normal for fibro? Any ideas? It seems like a lot of fibro sufferers are complaining of this...

Otherwise, from what I was reading, it sounds like ostioarthritis... anyone develop arthritis or lupus after the fibromyalgia without a family history of either?

Posted 6/7/2011 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Shadow,

I had arthritis starting before my fibro, but I have both. The osteo isn't really bad, but I have always had bad knees. The best thing that I have found for the arthritis pain is celebrex. I don't take it often though as it is hard on the stomache. But maybe once or twice a month.

I don't think inflamation is a part of fibro, but I believe it is a part of arthritis.

I hope that you find some answers. Mine started in my knees and elbows. It really hasn't gotten a lot worse, I have it in my hands now. Makes it kind of hard to type at times. But I manage.

I see you are new to the forum, so I would like to welcome you.

Be sure to read the thread called "fibro101". I believe it is the second thread on the forum now. It is full of wonderful information. I believe there is a wonderful list of symptoms and a whole lot of other things to read about. And feel free to ask any questions.

All I can say basically is to keep moving. Stretch your muscles and keep hydrated. It really seems to help. I hope that you feel better soon. Got to run.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 6/7/2011 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
Inflamation is part of rheumatoid arthritis, but not osteoarthritis, at least not in the beginning. It is part of Lupus. It's not part of fibromyalgia.

If you go to a rheumatologist he will run a bunch of blood tests to rule out different diseases. It's a whole lot better than just guessing!

I have hardly any arthritis, but right now have a couple of bone spurs in my shoulder that are trying to kill me. Injections take away the pain, but I've had the 3 allowed. Surgery would clear it up, but I have to have nose surgery from a wreck. I get no relief from antiinflamatories - Advil, etc. Tylenol helps pain, but only at max dosing.
Posted 6/7/2011 1:10 PM (GMT 0)
I have had Fibromyalgia for over 30 years...since I was a teenager. It's only been in my late 40's that I've had to deal with arthritis as well.

I think you need to find yourself a family doctor - someone who can get to know you and your health conditions, so you can be treated effectively and consistently. I know it's not easy to find someone, but you owe it to yourself to get the best care you can. Don't short change yourself.

Big hugs,
Pam
Posted 6/7/2011 1:36 PM (GMT 0)
I've had Fibro for 15 years but just recently diagnosed with arthritis. I have never had any water retention nor swelling from the Fibro but I do with the arthritis. I have been tested numerous times for various auto immune conditions such as Lupus and RA and they have all came out fine. However, I do have a condition called Peripheral arthritis but that is related to my Ulcerative colitis.

Osteoarthritis is just basically a breakdown of the cartilage/cushioning between bones which can cause bone spurs and eventually bone on bone grinding. My husband has bad OA in both knees and bone spurs. As far as I know, OA is not hereditary but rather something that comes from over using a joint and age.
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