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Is this normal for fibromyalgia

Posted by lisamarie27 @lisamarie27, Jul 22 9:57am

4 yrs ago I started with ibs I also started getting like a heat rash on my hands arms and feet 2 yrs ago I started with allover joint pains allover my body mainly worse in a morning sometimes I get flare up that can last for weeks 18 months ago I started with Hypertension 12 months ago I started with ventricular ectopics and ive got a fluctuating crp level of 11,10,19,6,42,7 I'm also HLA-B27 positive ro antibody positive ana positive and just been told its looking like fibromyalgia as I had scans and xrays on hands and feet and right knee that showed OSTEOARTHRITIS over a year ago I also had mri of my girdle and si joints what showed bursitis in my hipthat was done in January 26 I do get headaches that last for 3 days aswell I also get dry gritty eyes but my rheumatologist is convinced its fibromyalgia I'm taking naproxen 500mg in a morning for my back painwhat does help along with cocodamol is this normal for fibromyalgia

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brendaelk1558 | @brendaelk1558 | Jul 22 10:49am

Yes it does sound like Fibro, I have had it diagnosed for 20 years! I even got disability with it and arthritis! It is different things that come with it. I have IBS, temperature sensitivity, and tons of brain fog! A lot of doctors just blow it off and think it is in our heads! I have insomnia from it once in a while, the symptoms usually hang around 3 months or more then change to something else! I have osteoarthritis also. I think it would be good for you to find a doctor like a rheumatologist. Someone to listen and make a diagnoses! I am not good with antidepressants and mostly that is what they prescribe for it. I take Lyrica and sometimes Flexaril. Good Luck to you!

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lisamarie27 | @lisamarie27 | Jul 22 12:21pm

Thank you I'm under rheumatology he said it looks like fibromyalgia ive just tried duloxetine and it was really bad ive got another tablet but really hesitant to try and I kinda feel fobbed off by the drs I do hope u get some relief because its horrendous xx

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brendaelk1558 | @brendaelk1558 | Jul 22 2:46pm
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Thank you I'm under rheumatology he said it looks like fibromyalgia ive just tried duloxetine and it was really bad ive got another tablet but really hesitant to try and I kinda feel fobbed off by the drs I do hope u get some relief because its horrendous xx

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@lisamarie27 I like Duloxetine which is Cymbalta but to be truthful it makes me so constipated and it is too uncomfortable. My doctor just gave me 20 mg, but it still affected me. Pregablin (lyrica) is alright, but it will make you gain weight so easily, I was always hungry on it, so I just take 75 mg at night. I do not like antidepressants. They make me feel sad and withdrawn! Go Figure! we just never know how it will affect us; we are all different! Yes fibromyalgia is definitely a thing!

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