Hello everyone,
I am copying a post I wrote in my fibromyalgia blog about the definition of fibromyalgia and some of the possible symptoms. I compiled this list after reading various articles and discussing symptoms with members of a support group to which I belong.
What is fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a common disabling disorder. Patients with this disorder usually ache all over, have poor quality sleep, have tender points in various areas, and may also suffer from some of the following problems:
- stiffness
- headaches
- fatigue
- dizziness
- numbness
- tingling
- itching
- irritable bowel syndrome
- TMJ syndrome
- sensitivity to light
- sensitivity to sound
- sensitivity to odors
- visual disturbances
- memory lapses
- problems with concentration
- depression
- anxiety
- recurrent flu-like symptoms
- recurrent sore throat
- night sweats
- cold hands and feet
- GERD
- painful lymph nodes under the arms and neck
- allergies
- yeast infections
- over-sensitive bladder
- attention deficit disorder
- communication difficulties
- panic attacks
- mood swings
- light headedness
- nightmares
- tinnutus
- sensitivity to medications
- restless leg syndrome
- muscle spasms
- fibrofog (feeling spaced out)
Not everyone has all of the symptoms. All possible symptoms have not been listed. As with anything else every person is unique, but the above noted symptoms are common in those with fibromyalgia.
DonnaZ
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