Fibro or B12 deficiency?

Hey everyone.

I've noticed this problem for a little while and its slowly been getting a little worse over the past few months. I've noticed a burning sensation in my hands and sometimes in my feet, and I know this can be a symptom of fibromyalgia but am not too sure if I have it or not. I do get pain but not neccesarily in the places a fibro patient may complain abut pain. I have period pain but thats because I have irregular bleeding atm, I get pains under my ribcage and in my legs, also in my shoulders and down my left upper side of my body.

I have IBS symptoms and irritable bladder also but have had irritable bladder for a long time. I've had a headache for a few days now, but I'm not sure if this is due to my eyesight getting worse.. I've also had joint aches in my fingers, worse in my right hand.

Would a person suffering fibro have to have the pain in the typical places? I don't know whether I'm just suffering a B12 deficiency as I know that can cause burning sensations too. I've had pains in my shoulders for years now though.

Forgot to mention I also suffer from fatigue (especially so in the mornings which gets better later in the day) and used to rest alot during the day. I've always suffered from anxiety, depression, and lately more so moodswings.

My heels also weirdly feel swollen but I'm not sure if they are?? especially when I first walk on them in the morning.. it turns into a dull ache/soreness. I suffer also from heartburn/acid reflux and have hot/cold sensitivity.. get night sweats alot lately too but wasn't sure whether this was related to postpartum as I had a baby 14 weeks ago.

Post Edited (LuSmith) : 1/16/2012 2:49:06 PM (GMT-7)

Do you get pain in places not specifically related to fibro? The only ones that seem to follow the rules with me are the shoulder pains :\

I find heat helps with tenderness and pains actually and lots of rest.

Hi, LuSmith, and welcome to the fibro forum!  Much of what you described can happen with fibro but you need to go through testing to make sure it's fibro because we have many of the same symptoms as other illnesses.  So, do be checked out. 

 

Be sure to read Fibro 101...the second thread on the forum.  There are links to good information about fibro and you will learn a lot there.  Good starting links are called Symptoms, What Else Could It Be, 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