63 symptoms of fibro

63 Symptoms Of Fibro

 Sharing this from a support group on fb, Thanks Melissa! :)    By Melissa Sharp · Last edited on Wednesday · Edit Doc

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• 63 symptoms of Fibromyalgia Keep in mind that these are not all the symptoms by any means, just a list that were mentioned by different patients and friends.
  __ recurrent flu-like illness
  __ recurrent sore throats, red and injected
  __ painful lymph nodes under the arms and neck
  __ muscle and joint aches with tender and trigger points - up to 18 of them
  __ night sweats and fever
  __ severe nasal and other allergies
  __ irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  __ weight change - usually gain
  __ heart palpitations
  __ mitrial valve prolapse
  __ severe PMS
  __ yeast infections
  __ rashes and itching
  __ uncomfortable or frequent urination
  __ interstitial bladder cystitis
  __ chest pains (non-cardiac)
  __ temporomandibular joint dysfunction (in the jaw)
  __ hair loss
  __ carpal tunnel syndrome
  __ cold hands and feet
  __ dry eyes and mouth
  __ severe and debilitating fatigue
  __ widespread pain
  __ other chronic illness(es) usually present (like diabetes, hypoglycemia, asthma, lupus, ms, etc.)

__ numbness in the limbs, not painful like pins & needles

__ painful swelling in the hands, legs, feet, neck

__ GERDs (gastro-esophageal reflux disorder)

__ “growing pains” start in childhood and teens, continue into adulthood

__ widespread body pain during/after physical exertion

COGNITIVE FUNCTION PROBLEMS

__ attention deficit disorder

__ spatial disorientation

__ calculation difficulties

__ memory disturbance

__ communication difficulties (problems speaking, confusing words)

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS

__ depression

__ anxiety and panic attacks

__ personality changes, usually for the worse

__ emotional liability (mood swings)

OTHER NERVOUS SYSTEM PROBLEMS

__ sleep disturbances

__ headaches

__ changes in visual acuity

__ numb or tingling feelings

__ burning sensations

__ light headedness

__ feeling 'spaced out'

__ desequilibrium

__ frequent unusual nightmares and disturbing dreams

__ tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

__ difficulty in moving your tongue to speak

__ severe muscle weakness

__ susceptibility to muscle, tendon, ligament injury

__ intolerance to bright lights

__ intolerance to alcohol

__ intolerance to sound

__ extreme sensitivity to medications and their side-effects

__ alteration of taste, smell, and hearing

__ insomnia

__ inability to achieve stage 4 restorative sleep

__ morning stiffness in the muscles and joints

__ restless leg syndrome

__ muscle spasms

__ muscle quakiness and shivering during/after activity