questioning if I may have FMS
mtodd - May 27th, 2007 1:56 PM
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Hello... I am new to this site. I am now in the process of going through examinations and seeing specialists. At first they thought I might have RA.. I don't have any redness or rash.. Just swelling and pain in my hands, feet, knees. I have pain in my neck and lower back and have had that for serveal months. I have major trouble sleeping and am tired all the time. I am pretty depressed, I am thinking it is cause I am not getting sleep and ma hurting. I see the specialsts next week.

From all of you have experienced, could these be some of the signs of FMS.. Just interested in your options. I am very nerous about all of this Thanks in advance for your comments

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kathymitchell - Jan 10th, 2008 4:11 AM

Hi - just been diagnosed myself. Why don't you purchase a book entitled "The Fibromyalgia Handbook - A 7-Step Program to Halt and Even Reverse Fibromyalgia" by Harris H. McIlwain, Md and Debral Fulghum Bruce Bruce, Ph.D. All will be revealed in there - there is even a section for doctors on questions to ask their patients to see if they have FMS - I think you wil find it very helpful, as have I. Good luck


1tigerlover - Jul 9th, 2009 1:20 PM

I am a 30 year old female who also started to have severe leg pains and achiness that has been occuring for about 9 months now. At first i thought it was job related( I am a CNA and I am on my feet 8 hours a night). But now when I try to rest the pain gets worse and my arms have started to ache and have funny sensations. I also have some other symptoms but i am not sure that my doctor will listen, she has belittled me in the past when i had gallstones and she said a little gas is normal. Even though i had gas pains up to my collarbone every night. Help. Does anyone know what would be helpful in getting a diagnosis? I have started a journal that I am hoping to show to a new doctor that I will see in a few months!