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Posted 4/20/2014 11:57 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all
I have just joined
I have been getting pains all over recently.
Fingers, hands, legs, arms littrerly everywhere.
when I get up in the morning I hurt esp my legs and
I find my self walking like I'm 100 years old.
sleeping isn't easy. If i move or try and turn over in bed it's
A real effert as my bones hurt.
I notice pain also if I been sitting for a while.
when I get up I hurt.
I have read a little about Fibromyalgia.
I am a real worrier and stress about things more than what I need to.
I do suffer depression and have a thyroid problem.
even though I am on medication I still find I get very tired and sleep in the day or early evening.
Over the last couple of months I have had a couple of days where my body just shut down.
One day I didn't get my girls to school as I just couldn't wake up.
I did in the end get up but then kept falling back to sleep on the sofa.
I haven't yet been to the doctor.
What are yr opinions on this. Does this sound like Fibromyalgia ?
I am grateful for any advice.
Thanks
New user x
Just remembered I have noticed my memory isn't what it used to be.
I even have trouble thinking of simple words.
I am 42 years old.

Post Edited By Moderator (Acheybody) : 4/21/2014 12:48:04 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/20/2014 5:12 PM (GMT 0)
HI there,

Welcome to the forum...

Check out the first thread called "fibro 101", there are many answers to your questions and a list of symptoms.

I suggest you see a doctor. It takes a lot of tests because they have to rule everything else out, as that is the only way to diagnose. Other than draining fluid off of your spine. The sooner you start the sooner you will get diagnosed.

A lot of people see a rheumotologist. I don't. My family doctor is a DO so I don't need a rheumy. My psychiatrist is a DO also and is mind and body. So I got mine covered so far.

I hope that you feel better soon. I hope that you aren't in too much pain. Remember to keep moving. You feel much better when you move around. I walk daily, it really helpss.

Take care,
Hugs, Karen...
Posted 4/21/2014 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
I totally agree with Getting BY about seeing a doctor and see what is going on. In the meantime you could try staying away from sugars and caffeine. I find I do much better with pain and fog when I am more careful with what I eat and also doing light exercise.
Let us know how you are doing.
Hang in there.
Posted 4/21/2014 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Minnie.

It is stressful when you feel bad and have no idea why! Well, we all do understand so you've come to the right place for support.

As Karen said, "Fibro 101" might be able to help you, that and running it all by your doctor.

I don't have anything to add really, except that I'm going to add "New here" to your title - more people will probably notice it that way. Hope to hear more from you!

Debbie
Posted 4/21/2014 9:53 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all
Thank you for the replies and for adding the 'new' bit.
I am going to ring my doctors tomorrow (Tuesday) to get appointment.
I have looked at the 101 page and even though I can't remember why it was useful.
I will let you all know once I been to my doctor
Thanks x
Posted 4/25/2014 6:52 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome Minnie! I just now reading some late post. I hope you read fibro 101. It's great to read. Yes, many of your symptoms do fall under fibro. The best thing is go see a certified rheumatologist for a proper diagnoses. Fibro has similar symptoms as many other diagnoses so you have to be careful.

If you do get the diagnoses there is several things you can do to improve the quality of life with fibro. The pain and fatigue are usually the main issues. There are meds and treatments that can help you if you get the diagnoses. Depression is common in fibromites. I believe we get it because the chronic health problems are tiring to our bodies. Plus the low vitamin D that is found in fibromites can cause it.

Please let us know our your appointment goes. Feel free to ask questions. We really do understand the symptoms that go along with fibro.
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