Could this be Fibromyalgia

[tiffany7493]

Hi
Wonder if anyone could help please.  I have been experiencing pain all over my body for about 2 years.  Been to GP numerous times and had many many types of tests and bloods carried out - all normal.

The pain some day is mainly just under my right shoulder blade and there is also a very sore spot in the middle of my back by my spine and my ribs are very very sore - all of this is on my right side.  I also have a tender point just above my elbow.  Hands and feet go numb and cold and I have Reynaulds which seems to be getting worse.

Today and for the past few days I am stiff all over and have a real tightness around my rib cage.  Some days I have a burning sensation all over.  I am so depressed because some days I feel like doing absolutely nothing at all because it's such an effort.

I have tried Chiropractic manipulation but he popped a rib out and I stopped going.  Physio has helped in the past but not so much this time.

It's difficult to explain to people how it feels as they tend to think it's all in your head because you look fine and all test come back normal.  GP has twice diagnosed depression but this kind of pain is not from depressesion.  Any depression is because of the pain and not the cause of it.

Not been back to my GP as I feel he has already labelled me and will only prescribe another round of anti depressants.

Does this sound like fibro anyone ?  I think the rib pain is from Chosto but would like to hear from anyone who has anything similar.

Also, one last thing, over the last couple of days any kind of exertion and I start to sweat !!  Never had that before - is it a fibro thing ?

Sorry for the ramble but would really like to hear another opinion.

Thanks
Tiff

[enzymelover]

      Tiffany, whatever is causing your pain, you may be able to improve your symptoms with digestive enzymes. We supposedly start to lose our natural production of digestive enzymes in our 30's, and they do so much for us, it would take a book to explain it all. I have eliminated most of my back pain (I'm 55) just by taking bromelain (a natural anti-inflammatory from pineapple) and protease enzymes with, and between meals.
Not all enzyme supplements are created equal; some are better than others. (I don't sell them, just love the benefits I get from them!)
Anyway, it's something inexpensive you might want to look into for some pain relief.

It would be worth the expense, in my opinion, to try craniosacral therapy also, if you can find a therapist in your area. fibromyalgia symptoms dot org has some craniosacral info.

Best Wishes for your recovery,
Enzy

[tiffany7493]

Hi
Thanks for the replies.  I haven't had my gallbladder tested but I'm assuming that one of the numerous blood test that I have had would have shown if there was something wrong there.

I do remember getting a nasty bang to the back of my neck in the December before all this started which happened during a dance class when someone ran full pelt into me and my partner.  I was a bit shook up at the time and had to stop the dance class.  Felt alright after but a few days later whilst walking had a terrific searing pain in the right side of my neck.  I have had an MRI scan as at one point GP thought I had a trapped nerve but MRI was clear!

Haven't seen a rheumatologist but have had chest xrays, 2 vists with heart doctors and been put on the treadmill, gastro guy and had a camera investigation to rule out GERD.   Numerous blood tests which have all come back normal.

One of the problems I do have is chest tightness when walking which is quite frightening.  Doesn't happen all the time but when it happens I also get a very severe pain in the right shoulder blade.

Quite frustrating all this and I just wish someone could give me a definitive answer.  I'm thinking that it's fibro because all the tests I have had have been normal and I seen to have so many similarities to what other people have posted.  Problem is that a lot of my symptoms also point to depression which is what my GP seems to pick up on during visits.

This morning I am stiff right across top of back and neck, shoulder hurts when I move and my ribs are very sore, especially when moving.  Some days are better than others.  Guess I'll just have to keep searching for an answer.

  

[1tiredchic]

Hi; I'm just wondering have you ever had your gallbladder tested?? The reason I ask is because you can have alot of pain in the shoulder and other area's. Also talking from just being "officially diagnosed" with fibro.. I do have alot of chest pain as well..My pain spots that are worse are my back of neck ,elbows,chest,shoulder,wrists,shins (cramping bad) feet cramp, fingers.. As if that isn't enough :(   I hope that you can get to a rheumo soon and not have to go through all the numerous specialist that I and I am sure many others had to go to before finding answers.  Good luck keep us posted!

[enzymelover]

    Do you remember if your pain 2 years ago was preceded by an illness, such as flu symptoms, or if you had a fall, hit your head or tailbone, anything like that?  Many pain syndromes begin after a flu-like illness or seemingly insignificant injuries.
It could be a neurological condition, MS comes to mind.
I'm sorry I don't have a better answer for you. Have you seen a rheumatologist? You would get more specific testing there.