Fibromyalgia..Is It an autoimmune disease?

Posted by Darlia @darlia, Feb 13, 2018

Hi all! I have Fibro. I also have many autoimmune diseases. I am being challenged by my comment to a FB discussion on Fibromyalgia about whether or not it is an autoimmune diseases.. any info appreciated! Thank you and ..just keep swimming.. just keep swimming!
Darlia

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marilynredder2367 | @marilynredder2367 | Mar 25 3:29pm

I believe you. It is very possible that you have strong food allergies. And the way to find out which ones if you were to take this on and still eliminate everything and add back one at a time

linda2114 | @linda2114 | Mar 25 7:44pm

In reply to @shellmats "I understand your frustration. My doctor told me that none of the rheumatologists in reno deal..." + (show)

Are you also hypersensitive? Do you bruise easily? Does it take you a long time to heal? Unfortunately family and friends don't understand what you're going through. I guess it's a blessing and a curse that one of my other family members has it so now everyone knows that it's real, whatever it is. I'm the same way sometimes I'm in agony and sometimes I feel pretty normal.

shellmats | @shellmats | Mar 26 8:04am

In reply to @johnbishop "Hello @shellmats, Welcome to Connect. It does make you wonder when the treatment sometimes brings more..." + (show)

I think sugar/refined carbs are my enemy. I’m also vaping nicotine which isn’t helping and I’m struggling to quit.

lilymol | @lilymol | Mar 26 5:36pm

I have autoimmune diseases and when I first became ill and even now I usually feel better when I don't eat too. I was so sick and very fatigued and who knew but I also had H Pylori. Once I got on antibiotics for it some of my fatigue and pain went away. My stomach is easily upset since I became ill. Hope you can figure it out. I take low dose naltrexone for pain and it really helps me.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 27 6:02am

In reply to @shellmats "I think sugar/refined carbs are my enemy. I’m also vaping nicotine which isn’t helping and I’m..." + (show)

Hello @shellmats

As I read your post, I was thinking that you might find our discussion on Addiction and Recovery helpful to you. We have many discussions in this group, but the one that might be the most interesting is the one on smoking. Here is the link, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/wanting-to-quit-smoking/.

There is also a discussion group on Healthy Eating. Here is the link to that discussion, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/recipes-food-tips-healthy-eating-more/.

Do you know what triggers your desire to vape or eat foods that are not best for you?

janeamartin | @janeamartin | Apr 22 7:25am

In reply to @grandmar "Hi Darlia You are very welcome. I believe this will continue to be an on-going debate..." + (show)

I was told Fibromyalgia before we could even use the term due to just lazy or crazy. I’ve gone to UC, DDD, RA, SS, REYNAUDS, COPD as it relates to chronic bronchitis but faith and family keep me going

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Apr 22 3:30pm

In reply to @lilymol "I have autoimmune diseases and when I first became ill and even now I usually feel..." + (show)

@lilymol Just wondering if you’ve been back to your doctor for follow up now that the H pylori has cleared?

lilymol | @lilymol | Apr 22 9:11pm

In reply to @becsbuddy "@lilymol Just wondering if you’ve been back to your doctor for follow up now that the..." + (show)

Hello think I may have it again or something new…..more GERD, more burning, stomach pain, constipation….a whole host of new symptoms. I saw him last week and he ordered endo and colonscopy…..scheduled in a couple of months.

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Apr 23 5:50pm

In reply to @lilymol "Hello think I may have it again or something new.....more GERD, more burning, stomach pain, constipation....a..." + (show)

@lilymol Gosh, a couple of months? That’s too long when you’re feeling awful! Are there any medical centers within 1-3 hours away? Or a university medical center? I ended up going to a university med center about 1 hour away. I got great care there.
Since you have autoimmune diseases already, I suggest that can call the rheumatologist who treats you. Can you do that?

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Apr 24 1:49pm

In reply to @lilymol "Hello think I may have it again or something new.....more GERD, more burning, stomach pain, constipation....a..." + (show)

@lilymol i found this doctor that might be of help. She may, at least, be able to give you some names of doctors in your area.
https://www.centerformultisystemdisease.com/services/autoimmune-disease
Can you try calling her tomorrow?

lilymol | @lilymol | Apr 24 3:12pm

In reply to @becsbuddy "@lilymol i found this doctor that might be of help. She may, at least, be able..." + (show)

Thanks for the reference.

marye2 | @marye2 | Apr 24 7:59pm

In reply to @shellmats "I think sugar/refined carbs are my enemy. I’m also vaping nicotine which isn’t helping and I’m..." + (show)

Have you tried any of the smoking cessation classes?

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