It might. There is a lot of research and a lot of correlation between breats implants and the onset of fibromyalgia. I would imagine that if you already had it, it may get worse, yes.
Dec
13
Dec
6
for the last year i've lived in an apartment that has concrete floors
i also have a condition called fibromyalgia my pain is much worse since living here especially in my low back,hips,and knees is the concrete,and dampness making the condition worse?
Any stressor can make fibromyalgia pain worse, so yes - dampness and those terrible floors are going to cause problems for you!
Fibromyalgia is a neurological disorder of hypersensitivity. We perceive EVERYTHING more strongly than we should, on every level. So the tiniest things build up to be big deals, and big things can become crushing problems.
I was diagnosed in 1993, and my little girl (now 16) was diagnosed in 1999. What I've found most effective is to take control of absolutely everything I can in our environment, in order to let our bodies build up better reserves to deal with the stressors we can't control.
Of course, "environment" means everything from the air we breathe to the people we interact with. The place to start is at home, and you've already realized that the floors in your home are part of the problem!
Is there any chance of moving? You've been there for a year, so maybe your lease is up or about to renew?
If not, perhaps you could put down carpets with lots of padding? That's going to increase your allergy load if you have allergy problems, but you have to weigh which gives you more trouble and make a decision based on that.
If you can't afford to professionally recarpet the place, don't worry - join your local Freecycle list(s) (see http://freecycle.org/ . I see people giving away gently used carpet and rugs all the time! If you're not too picky about making the whole apartment match, you can at least improve the impact of the floors on your body.
I could (and have, elsewhere) go on and on and on about environmental control, but I don't want to bore you 
I really hope that you're able to get some relief. Let me know how you're doing!
Nov
29
PHYSIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS:
__ recurrent flu-like illness
__ recurrent sore throats, red and injected
__ painful lymph nodes under the arms and neck
__ muscle and joint aches with tender and trigger points - up to 18 of them
__ night sweats and fever
__ severe nasal and other allergies
__ irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
__ weight change - usually gain
__ heart palpitations
__ mitral valve prolapse
__ severe PMS
__ yeast infections
__ rashes and itching
__ uncomfortable or frequent urination
__ interstitial bladder cystitis
__ chest pains (non-cardiac)
__ temporomandibular joint dysfunction (in the jaw)
__ hair loss
__ carpal tunnel syndrome
__ cold hands and feet
__ dry eyes and mouth
__ severe and debilitating fatigue
__ widespread pain
__ other chronic illness(es) usually present (like diabetes, hypoglycemia, asthma, lupus, ms, etc.)
__ numbness in the limbs, not painful like pins & needles
__ painful swelling in the hands, legs, feet, neck
__ GERDs (gastro-esophageal reflux disorder)
__ “growing pains” start in childhood and teens, continue into adulthood
__ widespread body pain during/after physical exertion
COGNITIVE FUNCTION PROBLEMS:
__ attention deficit disorder
__ spatial disorientation
__ calculation difficulties
__ memory disturbance
__ communication difficulties (problems speaking, confusing words)
PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS:
__ depression
__ anxiety and panic attacks
__ personality changes, usually for the worse
__ emotional lability (mood swings)
OTHER NERVOUS SYSTEM PROBLEMS:
__ sleep disturbances
__ headaches
__ changes in visual acuity
__ numb or tingling feelings
__ burning sensations
__ light headedness
__ feeling 'spaced out'
__ desequilibrium
__ frequent unusual nightmares and disturbing dreams
__ tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
__ difficulty in moving your tongue to speak
__ severe muscle weakness
__ susceptibility to muscle, tendon, ligament injury
__ intolerance to bright lights
__ intolerance to alcohol
__ intolerance to sound
__ extreme sensitivity to medications and their side-effects
__ alteration of taste, smell, and hearing
__ insomnia
__ inability to achieve stage 4 restorative sleep
__ morning stiffness in the muscles and joints
__ restless leg syndrome
__ muscle spasms
__ muscle quakiness and shivering during/after activity or exercise
__ sleep paralysis (related to stage 4 sleep deprivation)
Nov
24
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Nov
22
I had alot of the symptoms for underactive thyroid so I went to the dr. but all the blood work came back normal, at least what they consider normal. They ran a few more tests checking for arthritis and lupus but they were normal also so the dr. said he felt I had fibromyalgia and put me on cyclobenzaprine. Has anyone had the same thing happen to them.
For some reason that doctors don't understand, there is a connection between hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia. In fact some studies say 15% of people diagnosed with hypothyroidism will develop fibromyalgia. Did you see a rheumatologist? Fibromyalgia is very difficult to diagnose and is normally only diagnosed by a rheumatolgist by taking a complete history and a physical exam checking for 18 tender areas called trigger points. If your doctor isn't a specialist, I would be suspicious about that diagnosis, especially if he didn't check you for these tender spots. It's not something that can be diagnosed simply by ruling other things out. That being said, I'd see a specialist for sure, because the cause of fibromyalgia is unknown and has no known cure and there are lots of diseases that are MISdiagnosed as fibro. You may actually have something more treatable. Look into Lyme disease, which is also often misdiagnosed as fibro. I have both hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia but since I'm in the medical field I have a hard time with not knowing the cause of fibromyalgia. I've done lots of research and find that there are a lot of closely related diseases often misdiagnosed as fibro such as Lyme, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and adult growth hormone deficiency. I guess my point is that it's hard to live with something with no known cause or cure, so see the specialists, ask lots of questions, and try to find out if it could be something else. Good luck!
Nov
17
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Nov
15
Also how is it diagnosed!!!?
Also in alot of cases are narcotic pain meds used to help with the pain?
Soreness in the muscles, stiffness, extreme fatigue, not being able to sleep, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, the list goes on.
It is diagnosed by process of elimination. Doctors run tests to rule out other conditions with similar symptoms. There isn't a test specifically for Fibro. If all the tests are negative, then Fibro is suspected.
Treatment is also a matter of trial and error. Finding the right combination of treatments, physical therapies, lifestyle changes, and sometimes medications can take a while.
I have had Fibro for over 30 years and am an Owner of Yahoo's largest Fibro support group. If you want more information come visit us at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Fibromyalgia-CFS/
Nov
8
How old was you when it started? Why do you think you have FMS? Did you fall, did you have a virus, do you have excessive stress, does anyone else have FMS in your family? What are your symptoms? Do you keep a journal? What do you do to help your symptoms?
I have fibromyalgia.
I started getting my symptoms when I was 11. I've had some for as long as I can remember.
I have been in 3 car crashes and also had glandular fever. I was stressed at the time.
I've only just been diagnosed but I don't think anyone else in my family has it.
Nope I don't keep a journal. I try and get lots of rest. Take slow walks. Keep warm. I'm on elavil and panadol.
My symptoms…
•Chronic muscle pain & aching (constant in neck, back, arms, legs, ankles)
•Sensitivity to touch
•Tingling of skin (legs, heels)
•Muscle spasms (legs)
•Temporomandibular joint (if pressed)
•Unsatisfactory sleep (unrefreshed)
•Insomnia
•Stiffness (legs, back, neck, arms)
•Fatigue (general tiredness)
•Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet (fingers, toes, heals)
•Weakness (at times, in arms and back)
•Swelling (ankles, mainly left although history of sprains)
•Temperature sensitivity (muscles feel sorer in high humidity and cold than low humidity and warmth)
•Dry skin
•Tooth grinding (dentist diagnosed)
•Painful menstruation and premenstrual syndrome
•Migraine & headache
•Chest pain
•Depression
•Morning stiffness
•Cognitive or memory impairment
•Brain ‘fog’
•Muscle twitching
•Burning muscles
•Dizziness and light-headedness
•Impaired coordination
•B12 deficiency
•Gluten sensitivity
…
Nov
1
I have had a string of health problems over the last year and have been to see 5-6 different doctors to try to obtain a diagnosis. After extensive blood tests, x-rays and evaluations, I have been told that no one knows exactly what is causing my various aches and pains and more than likely I have fibromyalgia.
This diagnosis does not account for the eye inflammation, chronic and severe sinusitus or fluctuations in my SED rate among other things. However, it is the only "diagnosis" that has been offered to explain the chronic pain in my arms.
Since this is all I have to go on, I was hoping someone might have suggestions on how I might be able to manage the symptoms of my "fibromyalgia". I have been told to exercise more. Does anyone know of any other dietary/lifestyle changes that might potentially benefit someone with this condition? I'm also open to suggestion on how to obtain a real, conclusive diagnosis over a catch-all one given because no one is sure what's wrong with me.
Nutrition is very important with this condition as with any serious physical condition. Avoid caffeine products, sugar, processed foods and fried foods. Low blood sugar (Hypoglycemia) is often a factor in causing the person with Fibromyalgia to feel fatigued. That is why a good nutrition program is very important, eating frequent small meals with some protein is very important in keeping the blood levels even.
Whole grains, seeds, nuts, yogurt, chicken, Turkey, organic beef, eggs, natural cheese and cottage cheese should form the base of your diet. Accompanied by Appropriate vegetables and a minimum amount of fruit.
A good quality multi-vitamin is absolutely essential with this condition. It's important to replace what the body loses daily. If a person takes no other supplement but a multi-vitamin they're helping to support their body daily. Co Q 10, in soft Gel form, 100mg taken three times daily can help increase the energy.
There's no definite cure for Fibromyalagia but there are certainly many alternative methods that can help you improve the quality of your life. I find that deep tissue massage therapy removes most of my pain. If you do this on a regular basis you will find a decrease in pain.
Physical therapy that is performed at home is very important for Fibromyalgia. Warm water stretches performed at least three times weekly can be of tremendous help keeping the joints and muscles flexible. A Jacuzzi or hot tub is without a doubt one of the best treatments you can do at home, not only does it improve circulation you can also perform warm water stretches in it. If you have access to one and can use this daily you would see a tremendous change in the body. Using a moist heating pad on areas of pain for 20 minutes can ease the pain.
I also find that chiropractic care can bring tremendous relief. I always recommend people with Fibromyalgia seek out a Chiropractor who uses the activator method for physical therapy and pain relief. If you would like to find out about a doctor of chiropractic in your area who uses this method go to http://www.activator.com
Take a proactive role in learning about fibromyalgia to help control it, and be vigilant about following your treatment plan. Emotional support is very important too. Living with fibromyalgia may be difficult if your family, friends or employer do not understand the condition. Seek out supportive family, friends, clergy, support groups or a mental health counselor.
Oct
28
Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects you not only physically but mentally and spiritually as well. It can be very stressful to your emotional health and you need to take care of the emotional side of it just as you would treat the physical symptoms.
Some symptoms of fibromyalgia include:
• Muscle pain, spasms or leg cramps
• Insomnia or waking up still feeling tired
• Always feeling tired and having little energy
• Being sensitive to one or more of the following, light, sound, noise, odors, foods, cold and medicines
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Upset stomach
• A feeling of anxiety or depression
The anxiety and depression, topped with the many physical symptoms that come with this painful condition is enough to cause mental anguish and emotional stress for anyone.
Tips for Mental and Spiritual Treatment
Here are some tips to help you get through the emotional aspects of this condition:
1. Take it one day at a time.
2. Set small, obtainable goals.
3. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself.
4. Set side some “quiet time” each day.
5. Don’t forget to laugh.
6. Get plenty of rest at night.
7. Have fun doing something you enjoy.
8. Spend time with the ones you love.
When you live day to day with a condition like fibromyalgia, you need to learn not to worry about the things which you can’t control and focus on those things that are in your reach. Remember that this is a major life-changing condition and it calls for many lifestyle changes. It’s okay if you don’t feel like you are adjusting quickly. Just take it one day at a time.
Try to keep things positive as much as possible and talk “positive talk” to yourself when needed. You will notice you feel much better mentally and spiritually when you relax and let loose some of the pressure.
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