43 Fibromyalgia Symptoms – If You Suffer From Muscle Pain, You Should Read These

There are certain types of diseases that are well-known and most people recognize them as being a serious problem. Other diseases, however, tend to blend into the background and many people who suffer from them may feel as if they are lost in the shuffle. That is often the case with individuals who suffer from fibromyalgia. Although it is a condition that affects up to 3 million people in the United States or about one in every five individuals, it has gone relatively unnoticed.

Individuals who suffer from fibromyalgia are often given the wrong diagnosis and sometimes, they may be provided with medication that really does not do much good. For example, one of the types of medication that is often prescribed for fibromyalgia is depression medicine. This type of pharmaceutical drug does not do much to help with symptoms of this condition and in many cases, the side effects of taking the drugs are often worse than the symptoms the individuals are experiencing.

When a person suffers from fibromyalgia, they typically suffer from a problem with chronic muscle pain. Of course, the opposite is not necessarily true so somebody who suffers from chronic muscle pain is not necessarily suffering from fibromyalgia. If you do have a problem with muscles aching on an ongoing basis, however, it is important to recognize the other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia so that the proper diagnosis can be given.




A doctor can discuss the possibility that you are dealing with fibromyalgia symptoms. They may also be able to help you deal with the situation by providing some information about what you are going through and the fact that you’re not alone in doing so. When you look at the following 43 different fibromyalgia symptoms, it helps you to come the more of a realization as to what this disease can cause.

Fibromyalgia symptoms:

Muscle and Body Tissues

Mild to severe pain in different body parts

Morning stiffness

Muscle Twitching

Swelling

Tender and lumpy breasts (Fibrocystic breasts, as an overlapping condition)

Stomach and Digestion Issues

Bloating, nausea, abdominal cramps, and pelvic pain

IBS

Frequent urination

Allergy and Sinus Issues

Shortness of breath

Itchy ears and earaches

Ringing ears

Thick mucus

Allergies, sensitivity to molds and yeasts

A runny nose and post nasal drip

Heart Problems

Valve issues

Pain similar to the one during a heart attack

Irregular heartbeat

Sensory Problems and Sensitivity

Difficulty with night driving and seeing in low lighting

Sensitive to smells, light, noise, temperature, climate, and pressure changes.

Sleep issues

Fatigue

Feeling like falling while sleeping

Muscle twitching even while sleeping

Difficulty sleeping/broken sleeping pattern, feeling tired and lethargic each morning




Grinding teeth

Cognitive Difficulties

Language impairments and difficulty pronouncing familiar words

Directional difficulties and recognizing familiar surroundings

Poor coordination and balance

Zone out often, concentration issues, inability to differentiate color shades, and short-term memory.

Burning or tingling in the upper limbs

Hair, Skin, and Nails

Hair loss

Overly-ridged nails or curved nails

Skin that bruises or scars easily or appears mottled

Mental Health issues

Mood swings, irritability without a reason

Anxiety, depression, panic attacks

Reproductive Problems

Loss of libido

PMS and other menstrual problems

Impotence

Other Symptoms

Unexplained weight gain or weight loss

Headaches and migraines

Vision changes

Family history

The sweats

Carbohydrate and chocolate cravings




Something to keep in mind about these symptoms is the fact that they are nonspecific. They could very well be associated with other health issues so don’t simply assume that you have fibromyalgia.

In addition, there aren’t any types of fibromyalgia tests that provide accuracy 100% of the time. In most cases, it needs to meet the following criteria. This criteria was established by The American College of Rheumatology:

Widespread pain felt for at least 3 months in all four body quadrants

11 out of 18 tender points, with pain felt when palpated

Negative findings for any other diseases on the diagnostic tests

To rule out other conditions and diagnose fibromyalgia, doctors use a set of diagnostic tests, like:

Complete blood count

Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)

Rheumatoid factor

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

X-rays

MRI

Thyroid tests

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