Fibro and Polymyalgia

[Crochetya]

I was just wondering if you can have both Poly and Fibro at the same time? My mother has the Poly and I have the Fibro. I am questioning this, becase I have the pain in my upper arms shoulders and neck. I have pain elsewhere, but it gets really intense in the afore mentioned areas. Thanks Crochetya

[Crochetya]

Thanks for your responses.

The reason I asked, I understand that Fibro is hereitary.

Inflammation is definitly present. I have an appointment with my Dr. on the 27th. I will talk to him about this.

Oh! the Cardinal.  I have a pair of them (male and female) at my feeder daily. They are really very pretty. When I lived at another location, my backyard was next to a wooded area (developed now) I saw and counted 22 of them. I was amazed at the number.
I am in the process of organizing my little prayer garden with bird feeders, bath, and houses, as well as, flowers. I need my special little place to get my serenity.

Thanks again!

[VaBreeze]

I just noticed your picture of the Cardinal.  Very pretty...it is the VA state bird.  We see a lot of them here...along with Blue Jays.  

[Caroline565]

I am assuming your doctor did bloodwork? Normally, this is part of the diagnosing as they rule out other things. If the sed rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein are high, this could indicate inflammation (active) something not common with FMS.

Shoulders and neck, arms, are common areas affected by FMS/MPS. Neither of these conditions are inflammatory however, untreated MPS (trigger points) can actually pull bones out of alignment. I don't believe this is something that happens frequently because we will have enough pain from the trigger points to have them addressed.

As far as your question as to whether you can have both Poly and Fibro at the same time? I have never heard of this but why not consult your doctor? There are many co-existing conditions but I have never heard of these two together.

[VaBreeze]

Yes...the same as one can have FMS along with RA, Lupus, CFS, MS and many other illnesses.  If you had the polymyalgia rheumatica this should be reflected in your bloodwork because of the inflammation involved.

Fibro itself can cause intense pain.  What you are experiencing in your arms, shoulders and neck could very well be from this disease.  However, FMS is not inflammatory.

I  hope you feel better soon.