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is it all in my head? fibromyalgia? or something else?
Hi,
I'm a 32 year old female with many random chronic symptoms like : severe fatigue,back aches,numbness and tingling in arms and hands, clenching of hands, that have been going on for years, more recently I have been having lots of aches and pains all over my body, muscle twitching,trouble thinking clearly and even saying the wrong known words, irritable bowel, headaches,eye floaters, body stiffness, menstral type cramping all month,irritability ,and really just not feeling well a lot of the time. ( i actually have 3 written pages og these random frequent symptoms)I have been told I should see someone to rule out or in fibromyalgia. I'm so discouraged with Dr.s right now I don't even know where or what kind to find. I recently found an internist to try and help, but it seemed, as soon as he saw I have a diagnosis of depression he decided all my symptoms were due to that, and repeatedly told me I need to see a psychiatrist ( which I already do and I feel my depression is well taken care of at this point). I really feel something else is going on with my body, but no one wants to listen or take me seriously. Any information on my symptoms or what kind or Dr. to seek out would be super helpful. Thanks you
twitching videos
http://youtu.be/bwh0ngI7rjY - hour 3 of twitching, thumb partially clenching
http://youtu.be/4gCQCTfYJbU - first 2 minutes
don't know how to edit or delete the original link sorry
http://youtu.be/bwh0ngI7rjY - hour 3 of twitching, thumb partially clenching
http://youtu.be/4gCQCTfYJbU - first 2 minutes
don't know how to edit or delete the original link sorry
hmm..doesn't look like it linked right will try again... hands have been twitching for 3hrs now and are starting to clench
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gCQCTfYJbU&index=1&list=UU7xC9ry6QRUTf5SGM0rmH3g
not the best video but all I have right now. this is 2 min after the twitching started
not the best video but all I have right now. this is 2 min after the twitching started
thank you so much for your time and advice, everything makes a lot of sense. I really don't mean to overwhelm anyone, just feel like a lot of the symptoms are related and was told to let the dr. know everything going on.. but I can see how that could be a bit much.
As for the pins and needles, the first time it happened I was 16 driving home and had to pry my hands off the steering wheel when I got there. I have never had a emotion job except maybe scooping ice cream for a year in my mid 20's. the muscle twitching has only been going on a few years and seems to now be a precursor to numbness/tingling and clenching. I did get my labs back from the jerk doctor and he said everything was fine except my vitamin D is low. think he only checked a couple vits though no minerals.
I have had a nerve conduction test done around 2008 that came back normal. my husband believes it"s back related.. and yes I do have bad posture but was also in several minorish car accidents between 2001-2006. And recently have become able to lean over towards my toes and feel my vertebrae separating (not popping).
Really no uti symptoms. Have had times in the last 2 years where I have menstral type cramps all month long. in 2013 I had a diagnostic laparoscopy to look for endrometriosis. they did not fing that but did discover my bowel sheath had been sucked into two small hernias. the bowel sheath was cut away but hernias not repaired.
Saying the wrong words only bothers me because it seems to be new, and my 4 year old points it out to me all the time :) I've always been a pretty well spoken person.
I have no doubt upping the health of my diet and relaxation,would help in many ways.
I'm going to try and get a video up here of the twitching.
thank you again
As for the pins and needles, the first time it happened I was 16 driving home and had to pry my hands off the steering wheel when I got there. I have never had a emotion job except maybe scooping ice cream for a year in my mid 20's. the muscle twitching has only been going on a few years and seems to now be a precursor to numbness/tingling and clenching. I did get my labs back from the jerk doctor and he said everything was fine except my vitamin D is low. think he only checked a couple vits though no minerals.
I have had a nerve conduction test done around 2008 that came back normal. my husband believes it"s back related.. and yes I do have bad posture but was also in several minorish car accidents between 2001-2006. And recently have become able to lean over towards my toes and feel my vertebrae separating (not popping).
Really no uti symptoms. Have had times in the last 2 years where I have menstral type cramps all month long. in 2013 I had a diagnostic laparoscopy to look for endrometriosis. they did not fing that but did discover my bowel sheath had been sucked into two small hernias. the bowel sheath was cut away but hernias not repaired.
Saying the wrong words only bothers me because it seems to be new, and my 4 year old points it out to me all the time :) I've always been a pretty well spoken person.
I have no doubt upping the health of my diet and relaxation,would help in many ways.
I'm going to try and get a video up here of the twitching.
thank you again
Most people have floaters in their eyes, but if these are black floaters and are getting worse, you do need to go and get your eyes examined by the ophthalmologist. In fact your headaches may be from eyestrain.
If the floaters are not in your eyes, but you feel like catching them with your hand, it is likely that you may be anaemic and that would also make you feel tired all the time.
It is a shame that the doctors will lot listen to your problems with regard to your back aches, numbness and tingling in your arms and hands, because this may be due to degenerative changes in your spine. And the numbness and tingling in your hands could be referred from the neck or due to carpal tunnel problems. Perhaps you should make an appointment to see a different doctor and only discuss one main problem with him. Doctors tend to get overwhelmed if you bombard them with too many problems all at the same time.
If you have a job that is repetitive and use your hands a lot, it is highly likely that your hand problems may be due to that. Ask your doctor to refer you to have nerve conduction tests to find out if you do have any carpal tunnel problems. Xrays would indicate any arthritic problems and neck xrays would indicate if there is any cervical problems that could be the cause of the pins and needles.
Your back ache could be due to your bad posture, either sitting, walking or standing and if you do not wear the correct footwear. Back aches can be from bone, muscle or tendon problems, bladder, bowel and womb problems. Keep a record of when you suffer most with your back aches to see if there is any particular thing that is making it worse. You may notice that a few days before your period starts that you may get a lot of back ache. It is important to keep a record to see if you can identify the cause. It may just simply be that your sitting posture is not right and this is putting a strain on your back. Taking pain relief medication may help you as well as applying either a cold or hot pack. Try the one to see which one is the best choice for you. I always find heat works to get some relief, but some people say the cold works for them. You may also benefit from massages with arnica oil or massage oil of your choice. You can buy anti-inflammatory gels, creams and sprays to rub or spray onto the bothersome area of your back for relief if this is related to muscular problems.
Saying the wrong words, can be due to the depression, being overtired, exhausted, having too much to think about, not getting enough sleep, being stressed and anxious as well as being dehydrated or having a urinary tract infection. Keep a note of when this is at its worst and observe if there is any urinary problems, like going often to empty your bladder, cloudy or strong smelling urine. These could indicate a urinary infection. Make sure that you drink plenty of water so that you do not become dehydrated.
Irritable bowel problems, may be due to stress, anxiety, worry, or from some foods that you consume. Keep a record of when this happens to identify any foods or stressful situations that trigger this off so that you can avoid this.
Even if you were diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you would probably be given advice to reduce your stress levels, and do gentle exercises.
Make sure that you have a healthy and well balanced diet with fruit and vegetables; avoid the foods and drinks that set off your irritable bowel. Cut out all junk and processed foods, cakes, biscuits. If your bowels can't take dairy products or gluten, find substitutes for these like gluten free products, soya or coconut milk, soya or sunflower spreads like Pure. Drink plenty of fluids and especially water.
Try to relax and unwind by having a warm soothing bath with your favourite oils.
Take pain relief medications as prescribed on the packet for your aches and pains. If you do go for anti-inflammatory over the counter drugs, make sure that you take them with or after food, because they can upset your stomach. They also don't suit everyone. Keep to the pain relievers first and keep a note whether you do get any relief.
Stress, anxiety and depression can all make your physical symptoms worse, so do try and do relaxation techniques and things that help you unwind. Breathe slowly through your nose and then slowly breathe out through your mouth. Going for walks in the fresh air is good and exercise in the water and swimming is a good form of exercise if you have pains in the body.
Regards your body twitching, you may be lacking in some minerals and vitamins, possibly magnesium.
I would suggest that if the doctor at the surgery has not been helpful for you, then make an appointment with a different doctor at the practise and discuss the most bothersome problem with him - I would suggest your pins and needles in your hands.
Best of luck
If the floaters are not in your eyes, but you feel like catching them with your hand, it is likely that you may be anaemic and that would also make you feel tired all the time.
It is a shame that the doctors will lot listen to your problems with regard to your back aches, numbness and tingling in your arms and hands, because this may be due to degenerative changes in your spine. And the numbness and tingling in your hands could be referred from the neck or due to carpal tunnel problems. Perhaps you should make an appointment to see a different doctor and only discuss one main problem with him. Doctors tend to get overwhelmed if you bombard them with too many problems all at the same time.
If you have a job that is repetitive and use your hands a lot, it is highly likely that your hand problems may be due to that. Ask your doctor to refer you to have nerve conduction tests to find out if you do have any carpal tunnel problems. Xrays would indicate any arthritic problems and neck xrays would indicate if there is any cervical problems that could be the cause of the pins and needles.
Your back ache could be due to your bad posture, either sitting, walking or standing and if you do not wear the correct footwear. Back aches can be from bone, muscle or tendon problems, bladder, bowel and womb problems. Keep a record of when you suffer most with your back aches to see if there is any particular thing that is making it worse. You may notice that a few days before your period starts that you may get a lot of back ache. It is important to keep a record to see if you can identify the cause. It may just simply be that your sitting posture is not right and this is putting a strain on your back. Taking pain relief medication may help you as well as applying either a cold or hot pack. Try the one to see which one is the best choice for you. I always find heat works to get some relief, but some people say the cold works for them. You may also benefit from massages with arnica oil or massage oil of your choice. You can buy anti-inflammatory gels, creams and sprays to rub or spray onto the bothersome area of your back for relief if this is related to muscular problems.
Saying the wrong words, can be due to the depression, being overtired, exhausted, having too much to think about, not getting enough sleep, being stressed and anxious as well as being dehydrated or having a urinary tract infection. Keep a note of when this is at its worst and observe if there is any urinary problems, like going often to empty your bladder, cloudy or strong smelling urine. These could indicate a urinary infection. Make sure that you drink plenty of water so that you do not become dehydrated.
Irritable bowel problems, may be due to stress, anxiety, worry, or from some foods that you consume. Keep a record of when this happens to identify any foods or stressful situations that trigger this off so that you can avoid this.
Even if you were diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you would probably be given advice to reduce your stress levels, and do gentle exercises.
Make sure that you have a healthy and well balanced diet with fruit and vegetables; avoid the foods and drinks that set off your irritable bowel. Cut out all junk and processed foods, cakes, biscuits. If your bowels can't take dairy products or gluten, find substitutes for these like gluten free products, soya or coconut milk, soya or sunflower spreads like Pure. Drink plenty of fluids and especially water.
Try to relax and unwind by having a warm soothing bath with your favourite oils.
Take pain relief medications as prescribed on the packet for your aches and pains. If you do go for anti-inflammatory over the counter drugs, make sure that you take them with or after food, because they can upset your stomach. They also don't suit everyone. Keep to the pain relievers first and keep a note whether you do get any relief.
Stress, anxiety and depression can all make your physical symptoms worse, so do try and do relaxation techniques and things that help you unwind. Breathe slowly through your nose and then slowly breathe out through your mouth. Going for walks in the fresh air is good and exercise in the water and swimming is a good form of exercise if you have pains in the body.
Regards your body twitching, you may be lacking in some minerals and vitamins, possibly magnesium.
I would suggest that if the doctor at the surgery has not been helpful for you, then make an appointment with a different doctor at the practise and discuss the most bothersome problem with him - I would suggest your pins and needles in your hands.
Best of luck
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