Fibromyalgia
From: Michelle (nathan-michelle@softhome.net)
Fri Aug 17 08:50:04 2001
Hello everyone. I do not have this AR that you speak about but I do
have fibromyalgia. It is widespread pain throughout the body. My
rheumatologist diagnosed me with it. But, I had to go through 2 years
of testing before reaching this answer. There are many symptoms that
mimic fibromyalgia. First I would have x-rays performed to see what
actually may be there. Arthritis, disk problems ect could be causing
back, hip, leg pain. I had x-rays from my neck down to the bottom of my
buttocks. I am showing a small amount of arthritis in the lower back
but nothing that would be causing the pain I have there. In addition to
the x-rays I would have a complete blood work done. Thyroid problems
can cause body pain too... It is amazing how if things are not working
right what it will do to your body. :)
If the diagnosis is fibromyalgia there is no known cure for it at this
time. It is trying to learn how to cope with the pain. This can be
done through light exercise and a low carb diet. But I have found it is
very hard to stick with. So for now I take Celebrex for the pain,
synthroid for my thyroid as they have large solid nodules in them. See
it is inter related...
If you have any questions please ask..
--
Michelle :)