Tired ALL the time, fibro?

[snark42]

As I stated in my first post, my PCP has tested me for multiple conditions and is leaning toward fibro. I don't want this condition any more than anyone else on this forum. I will be seeing a rheumatologist next Wednesday and I hope to have some answers then. In the meantime, I have been under increased stress related to an ill parent and my symptoms are 10 times worse! I can hardly function. Swollen hands, stiff joints, flu-like achiness, extreme fatigue, headaches.... Same old story....:-(

I hope you get some stress relief. Keep us updated!

 

[allyj316]

I hope you get some stress relief. Keep us updated!

I'm sorry it has taken me so long to update, but I saw the rheumatologist about a week and a half ago and was officially diagnosed with fibro.... Now what? I've tried cymbalta and lyrica and both gave me side effects that I did not like so I'm not sure where to turn now. I have to follow up with my PCP since it's not RA or lupus and see what she recommends. I am looking into some dietary changes such as paleo or anti inflammatory diet to see if that helps. Suggestions?

 

[Determined2014]

My relative has fibrylagia, she is tired all the time, I mean so tires that I actually wish I could give her some of my energy, when she feels that way, she never wants any disturbance at all.

 

[Trellum]

Not all acute pains point towards fibromyalgia. So please do not jump into conclusions before having yourself tested. Visit a doctor and let him give your diagnosis. Before that, if you read more on FBM, you will draw illusionary conclusions. This is common, and I am sure you guys won't be having the disease and it can also be something minor. I think it is a long term condition and the stages are very clear, so hurry up checking yourself up with a doctor soon.

Good point. A lot people mistakenly think every symptom is caused by fibro, so they go on with their life like normal, until (in some cases) they have a very rude awakening and discover the symptoms they were having weren't normal at all and were actually caused by something else.