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Fibro Symptoms?
Hi everyone
Do these symptoms sound like fibro?
I had slight tingling in both feet for a couple of months along with some vibration. At the same time I had muscle twitches (like pop corn popping) with no pain. Before this I had chest pain and feeling like my heart was skipping beats. I went to the doctor and had an EKG. He said my heart looked fine from those results. He took blood and I have no thyriod issues or diabetes (although my mom has hypothryiod issues and a suspicion of fibro). I'm on birth control for endometriosis (been on them for 5 months). During the tingling I also had wierd random pain. I started taking b12 vitamins and noticed the tingling getting better (but this can be in my head..haha).
I also developed seeing halos and starbursts around lights at night..especially when driving. I went to an opthamologist and he said my eyes looked perfect. I still see the starburts but I try not to worry about them. Before all of this I experienced my first panic attack (trouble breathing, etc) and since then I have been worried about my health. Anxiety issues run in my family from both sides. At his point I'm feeling better (the tingling comes and goes along with random twitches). I have had no weakness or fatigue.
Does this sound like anxiety or something else? Would birth control cause some of these symptoms.
Thanks in advance.
Do these symptoms sound like fibro?
I had slight tingling in both feet for a couple of months along with some vibration. At the same time I had muscle twitches (like pop corn popping) with no pain. Before this I had chest pain and feeling like my heart was skipping beats. I went to the doctor and had an EKG. He said my heart looked fine from those results. He took blood and I have no thyriod issues or diabetes (although my mom has hypothryiod issues and a suspicion of fibro). I'm on birth control for endometriosis (been on them for 5 months). During the tingling I also had wierd random pain. I started taking b12 vitamins and noticed the tingling getting better (but this can be in my head..haha).
I also developed seeing halos and starbursts around lights at night..especially when driving. I went to an opthamologist and he said my eyes looked perfect. I still see the starburts but I try not to worry about them. Before all of this I experienced my first panic attack (trouble breathing, etc) and since then I have been worried about my health. Anxiety issues run in my family from both sides. At his point I'm feeling better (the tingling comes and goes along with random twitches). I have had no weakness or fatigue.
Does this sound like anxiety or something else? Would birth control cause some of these symptoms.
Thanks in advance.
An extract from an article about Fibromyalgia Symptoms at
http://relievefibro.com/?source=2gc&kw=1
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome (fibromyalgia syndrome, or FMS), or a cluster of problems. The main symptom that people with fibromyalgia suffer from is pain, either all over or felt in particular places.
It is estimated that five to ten per cent of the population has fibromyalgia. Most of those diagnosed are women aged between 35 - 55, but men and children can experience symptoms, too.
Pain is the most distinguishing characteristic of fibromyalgia. Medically, it’s described as generalized musculoskeletal aches, pain and stiffness. For the pain to be diagnosed as fibromyalgia, it has to be present in all four body quadrants (arms and legs) for at least 3 months, and there has to be pain when pressure is applied to at least 11 of the 18 identified fibromyalgia trigger points.
The full text can be read by going to the link (please note that I think its a sales pitch, but the info is intresting anyway)
http://relievefibro.com/?source=2gc&kw=1
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome (fibromyalgia syndrome, or FMS), or a cluster of problems. The main symptom that people with fibromyalgia suffer from is pain, either all over or felt in particular places.
It is estimated that five to ten per cent of the population has fibromyalgia. Most of those diagnosed are women aged between 35 - 55, but men and children can experience symptoms, too.
Pain is the most distinguishing characteristic of fibromyalgia. Medically, it’s described as generalized musculoskeletal aches, pain and stiffness. For the pain to be diagnosed as fibromyalgia, it has to be present in all four body quadrants (arms and legs) for at least 3 months, and there has to be pain when pressure is applied to at least 11 of the 18 identified fibromyalgia trigger points.
The full text can be read by going to the link (please note that I think its a sales pitch, but the info is intresting anyway)
I started getting several neurologic symptoms around the same time. My vision was perfect and suddenly started seeing the flashing ("visual snow"), starbursting, etc., along with big floaters. Others complain about floaters at least, when they have other neurologic symptoms. Good luck with dx.
Terrie's description of symptoms is right on the mark for me, I'm sad to say!
Terrie's description of symptoms is right on the mark for me, I'm sad to say!
If you were, you'd have a whole lot of company, lol. But you aren't and we are glad you're Y O U! :-)
This was like reading my story. It's true, the pain and the exhaustion takes everything out of me at times. Thanks for posting this, sometimes it feels good to read this and remember I'm not crazy.
gentle hugs
Angel
gentle hugs
Angel
Hi Todd
Well my neuro was not very helpful once he knew that my mri was fine he brushed me to one side but thankfully my GP had already written to the Rhrumo and it was he who told me I had fibro early days but I have ever faith in him to get me sorted I just know its going to take time.
I hope you get some answers soon,know one should have to suffer its just finding the right person,good luck let us know how you get on with the neruo.
Well my neuro was not very helpful once he knew that my mri was fine he brushed me to one side but thankfully my GP had already written to the Rhrumo and it was he who told me I had fibro early days but I have ever faith in him to get me sorted I just know its going to take time.
I hope you get some answers soon,know one should have to suffer its just finding the right person,good luck let us know how you get on with the neruo.
I've been dealing with similar symptoms as you. over the course of a year and a half i have dealt with the following:
full body twitching (random)
muscle spasms and cramps (back, legs/feet)
pain (knees, back, arms, legs, feet, neck)
serious headaches
chest pain
abdominal pain
I have had:
EMG
Blood work
EKG
MRI (brain and lumbar)
Stool analysis
endoscopy
biopsies (esophagus and pancreas…dr’s dumb fault for those)
everything has come back totally NORMAL! However, i'm still dealing with the cramps and muscle twitching and i'm scheduled to see a neuro for the first time next week. Unfortunately, the drs haven't ruled anything out at this point - really frustrating!!! at one point my stupid gastro told me i *might* have pancreatic cancer!! and then it was pancreatitis!! both were totally wrong. and then i was dx with IBS.
do yourself a favor, get a good dr who is well versed in diagnostics. i've wasted thousands of dollars and i still don't know what's wrong with me. i wish i could say it was all in my head, but that wouldn’t explain why i couldn't walk for two days when my left foot cramped up before xmas and why i continue to experience muscle twitching all over my body. I’ve come to accept that whatever I’m dealing with is probably progressive and something I’ll have to deal with for the rest of my life.
good luck!
full body twitching (random)
muscle spasms and cramps (back, legs/feet)
pain (knees, back, arms, legs, feet, neck)
serious headaches
chest pain
abdominal pain
I have had:
EMG
Blood work
EKG
MRI (brain and lumbar)
Stool analysis
endoscopy
biopsies (esophagus and pancreas…dr’s dumb fault for those)
everything has come back totally NORMAL! However, i'm still dealing with the cramps and muscle twitching and i'm scheduled to see a neuro for the first time next week. Unfortunately, the drs haven't ruled anything out at this point - really frustrating!!! at one point my stupid gastro told me i *might* have pancreatic cancer!! and then it was pancreatitis!! both were totally wrong. and then i was dx with IBS.
do yourself a favor, get a good dr who is well versed in diagnostics. i've wasted thousands of dollars and i still don't know what's wrong with me. i wish i could say it was all in my head, but that wouldn’t explain why i couldn't walk for two days when my left foot cramped up before xmas and why i continue to experience muscle twitching all over my body. I’ve come to accept that whatever I’m dealing with is probably progressive and something I’ll have to deal with for the rest of my life.
good luck!
Sorry for got to say find the pressure points on your body.
If you do a googel for fibro pressure point it will explain.
They have diagrams, there are about 16 pressure points if you have so many of them then go to your dr and ask if you can be referred to a rhurmo.
If you do a googel for fibro pressure point it will explain.
They have diagrams, there are about 16 pressure points if you have so many of them then go to your dr and ask if you can be referred to a rhurmo.
My body buzzes when I lower my chin
My arms / legs ache
My fingers and toes cramp
My eyes see flashing lights
My face tingles and feel like its drooped
My skins sensitive
My bums cheeks are painful and colder than a turkey in Tescos fridge (waiting for an online delivery)
My back muscles are tight
My shoulders hurt
I'm fatigued
I have got vertigo
My rib cage go tight when I cough or sneeze
my husband has seen and felt my shoulder and back muscles go into spasm and ripple .
Some time ago I had a heavy feeling in my chest no pain just felt like someone had put brick on my chest and as the hours went on so did the feeling of more bricks I ended up in hospital,they treated me for a heart attack scary any way they put it down to a spasm.
Another time every one has gone out I finished talking on the phone went to stand up and my right leg went numb no feeling what so ever gosh I panicked after 25 mins the feeling came back.
Now when I get these mad things I sit cry then and calm myself by saying this will go away its just something my body needs to do for a bit (I dont really I sit cry and say if I was an animal they would put me down) but none of that talk on here all positive,be strong DEEP JOY.
Hi Surruh
I have just read your post and I have those and more I was sent for an mri to rule out ms and also an ultra sound to rule out mini strokes they all came back clear thank god eventually I got told that I have fibro.
I have just read your post and I have those and more I was sent for an mri to rule out ms and also an ultra sound to rule out mini strokes they all came back clear thank god eventually I got told that I have fibro.
You're quite welcome. Here is another forum where I found they have discussed this before. Maybe this could shed some more light on it for you. Take care and stay safe.
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/EyeCare/messages/281.html
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/EyeCare/messages/281.html
I have not noticed any rash, etc so I kind of doubt its Lyme. The only medication I am on is birth control...about 5 months ago I had emergency surgery for an ovarian cyst that ruptured. I was on a couple anti-biotics after the surgery. Those are the only pills I can think of that I've taken in a long time.
As for the starbursts...its a mystery. I've had it for at least 3 months and its not getting better or worse. Im only 22 so hopefully its not an age related problem..haha. I wear glasses and the starbursts occur with and without the glasses. Its strange.
Anyways thanks for the reply.
As for the starbursts...its a mystery. I've had it for at least 3 months and its not getting better or worse. Im only 22 so hopefully its not an age related problem..haha. I wear glasses and the starbursts occur with and without the glasses. Its strange.
Anyways thanks for the reply.
Lyme isn't prevelant (low risk) in California. It's possible to not notice the tick itself, but you most likely would have noticed a strange circular rash or a difference in your skin coloring where the bite would have occurred.
As Dave point out, medications can also cause some of the symptoms you have as a side-effect. If you are having the 'starburst' effect without pain and your check-up went well, it could be a feature of the aging process. Many people begin to get what they call 'floaters' in their vision. Most times these events aren't serious. It does sound as if you could have fibro. and it may be a good idea to follow-up with a rheumatologist or neurologist to get a proper dx.
I hope you feel better soon. Please keep us updated.
As Dave point out, medications can also cause some of the symptoms you have as a side-effect. If you are having the 'starburst' effect without pain and your check-up went well, it could be a feature of the aging process. Many people begin to get what they call 'floaters' in their vision. Most times these events aren't serious. It does sound as if you could have fibro. and it may be a good idea to follow-up with a rheumatologist or neurologist to get a proper dx.
I hope you feel better soon. Please keep us updated.
Thanks for the info. I've never noticed a tic bite and I live in California. Is it possible to have lyme without a bite?
I would advise you to get tested for Lyme disease. It can manifest itself early with those tingling, vibration type symptoms. Also side effects of some medications can do that as well. If you take anything, for anxiety stuff, check that out.
Don't stress over it and don't read too much into the internet, it can drive you nuts!!
Don't stress over it and don't read too much into the internet, it can drive you nuts!!
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