Overlapping conditions with FMS/CFS

[VaBreeze]

While we have a dx of FMS or CFS, most individuals will have several overlapping conditions along with this dx.  In order to give others an idea of what symptoms/disorders can tag along with these illnesses, I thought it would be good to share from our own experiences.

How many 'overlappers' do you have?

(Overlapping being things that are chronic such as IBS, RA, Lupus, MS, Lyme, Migraines, RLS, PLMD etc.)

[PlateletGal]

Treating Hidden Viral Infections in CFS/FMS Can Sometimes be a Cure

(from Dr. Teitelbaum's book & website)


http://www.endfatigue.com/health_articles_f-n/Infections-treating_hidden_viral_infections_cfs.html

[HowComeCook]

Ummm...

FMS
MPS
TMJ
IBS
Degenerative Arthritis
Migraines
Chiari malformation
Asthma
Gerd
Insomnia

I don't know if these overlap or what =)

[PlateletGal]

It's similiar to my list, although my list is getting a little bit smaller. I at least knocked out some chemical sensitivities and the gluten intolerance.

This is exactly why I had asked Dr. Garth Nicolson to join us in October If we have L-form bacteria, the bacteria will obviously continue to mulitply and then we will end up with additional symptoms and/or conditions.

[scaredmom330]

are you ready:

Fibromylgia
CFS
IBS
RLS
Chiari malformation
migraines
arthritis
osteoperoius (sp)

wow I guess I never thought of them altogether like this...

[PlateletGal]

I'm like Robin... a lot of these conditions (IBS, chemical sensitivities, migraines, gluten intolerance, etc.) go along with CFS. I do also have autoimmune problems and a very high ANA titer.

[RobinHood70]

You forgot "0" as a choice. :)  I'm honestly not sure if I would consider myself to have any overlapping conditions.  I mean, yes, there's the Celiac and a few minor things, but are they truly overlapping any more than a broken bone is overlapping?  All of the symptoms that I consider to be potentially-overlapping can be considered normal CFS symptoms.