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Fibromyalgia Symptoms
+ Indicates most prevalent in patients.
+ Brain Fog
trouble concentrating – can’t recall words (anomia) / names – using wrong word – memory lapses – lose track of present location – overwhelmed performing multiple tasks – low mental acuity – varies from day to day
+ Pain
usually both left and right side – in soft tissues – feels like “bones hurt” – generalized – radiating – gnawing – numbness, tingling, prickling, “pins and needles” – aching / burning in hands, arms, feet, legs, and sometimes face / jaw – some pain always present – firm touch can cause discomfort – worse in morning, improves throughout day, worsens at night – affected by activity level, weather, sleep patterns, stress, and foods – burning skin
+ Stiffness
worse on awakening and after sitting or standing in one position
muscle tightness / lack of flexibility, especially legs, back, shoulders
+ Fatigue
chronic – moderate / severe / extreme exhaustion – disabling – muscle twitching – muscle weakness – shakiness – long periods of sleeping – strong need to fall asleep / a quick nap often refreshes, but unrelenting fatigue returns
+ Exercise intolerance
too much or wrong exercise may worsen FMS symptoms
+ Emotional / Seritonin Reuptake
“Seritonin Reuptake Cluster of Symptoms” :
anxiety / panic – depression – obsessive compulsive – procrastination.
Not all Fibros have these, but if have one of them, and it came with FMS, they usually have the cluster of all four. Caused by Seritonin Reuptake. Can be effectively treated by taking a good SSRI med – at night. (An over-the-counter alternative is 5HTP.)
+ Weakness
body wide – suddenly drop objects – clumsy hands – poor grip – extreme weakness all over
+Coordination impaired – can be in all areas – can’t pick feet up
+ Mobility
forward body posture / typing, desk sitting, assembly line work can cause chest and upper body (thoracic) pain / dysfunction. unable to move body if severe
+ Dysequilibrium / balance
tilting causes disorientation / nausea – dizziness – light-headedness – not able to adjust quickly
+ Tender Points
painful, sensitive locations on the body corresponding to branching of the arteries
+ Restless Leg Syndrome periodic limb movement disorder – during sleep or awake
+ Sleep
trouble falling asleep – waking at all hours – not rested when awake – easily awakened – abnormal sleep patterns
+ Sensitivity
over-sensitive to smell, noise, bright or flickering light – normal sounds can be excruciating
certain foods, medicines – change in weather – feeling cold or hot when others are not
“paresthesia” = abnormal neurological sensations
“hyperesthesia” = increased neurological sensations
+ Hair
thinning – dry – dull
+ Fingernails / toenails
soft and break – ridges
+Skin
itch – rash – small “ricelike” bumps – nicks bleed more easily – greasier skin -
deep painful blemishes on face, torso, arms and legs – nose tender / outbreaks on the sides sub-cutaneous, painful swelling that can’t open to surface. Blisters on scalp. Pilomotor phenomenon (goose bumps).
+Perspiration
insufficient is more common, but some FM’s sweat profusely
+ Hands / Feet
numbness, tingling – not flexible – palms and soles of feet blotchy – poor hand-eye – calluses and corns on feet more painful and irritating – dry – in severe FMS hands can lose all activity and turn back toward arms, palms first
+ Swelling
sensation of swelling (edema) in hands and feet – ankles – throughout body. No swelling is actually present
+ Headaches
chronic – “ice pick” – muscular (tension) and severe migraine headaches – often from trapped HA in narrow passages in sinus. It swells, creating severe pressure.
+Eyes
problems with focus / skeletal tracking muscles of the eyes – “visual confusion” and nausea
vision not clear – like looking through Saran Wrap – frequent prescription changes – don’t sparkle
dry or burning
+Ears / Hearing
reduced acuity – feel stuffy – tinnitus (ringing or whining in ears) – waxier – may feel damp inside
+ Sinus
chronic problems – closed-up feeling in nose and sinuses – sinus infections – easily catch colds and flu – chronic runny nose – non-allergic rhinitis = nasal congestion / discharge and sinus pain – post nasal drip causes throat problems
+ Mouth
tongue sore / swollen tastebuds – tender gums / backside of lips and roof of mouth blistered – dry – white coat on tongue like soft sand grains as tastebuds shed abnormally – excess mucus – yellow scum on teeth
+Saliva
very acidic – pH test may show 4.0 before treatment. Ideal body pH is 7.40
+ Teeth
grinding and clinching during sleep – splitting /cracking – require caps
+TMJ – Temperomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
+ Weight gain
puffy all over – gain for no reason
Pelvic / Female Reproductive Problems
Bladder Infection
Endometriosis – tissue resembling uterine mucous membrane occurs in pelvic cavity
Vulvadynia – unprovoked burning, stinging, irritation or rawness of the female genitalia
Infertility
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndromes - metals, dyes, perfumes.
+ Brain Fog
trouble concentrating – can’t recall words (anomia) / names – using wrong word – memory lapses – lose track of present location – overwhelmed performing multiple tasks – low mental acuity – varies from day to day
+ Pain
usually both left and right side – in soft tissues – feels like “bones hurt” – generalized – radiating – gnawing – numbness, tingling, prickling, “pins and needles” – aching / burning in hands, arms, feet, legs, and sometimes face / jaw – some pain always present – firm touch can cause discomfort – worse in morning, improves throughout day, worsens at night – affected by activity level, weather, sleep patterns, stress, and foods – burning skin
+ Stiffness
worse on awakening and after sitting or standing in one position
muscle tightness / lack of flexibility, especially legs, back, shoulders
+ Fatigue
chronic – moderate / severe / extreme exhaustion – disabling – muscle twitching – muscle weakness – shakiness – long periods of sleeping – strong need to fall asleep / a quick nap often refreshes, but unrelenting fatigue returns
+ Exercise intolerance
too much or wrong exercise may worsen FMS symptoms
+ Emotional / Seritonin Reuptake
“Seritonin Reuptake Cluster of Symptoms” :
anxiety / panic – depression – obsessive compulsive – procrastination.
Not all Fibros have these, but if have one of them, and it came with FMS, they usually have the cluster of all four. Caused by Seritonin Reuptake. Can be effectively treated by taking a good SSRI med – at night. (An over-the-counter alternative is 5HTP.)
+ Weakness
body wide – suddenly drop objects – clumsy hands – poor grip – extreme weakness all over
+Coordination impaired – can be in all areas – can’t pick feet up
+ Mobility
forward body posture / typing, desk sitting, assembly line work can cause chest and upper body (thoracic) pain / dysfunction. unable to move body if severe
+ Dysequilibrium / balance
tilting causes disorientation / nausea – dizziness – light-headedness – not able to adjust quickly
+ Tender Points
painful, sensitive locations on the body corresponding to branching of the arteries
+ Restless Leg Syndrome periodic limb movement disorder – during sleep or awake
+ Sleep
trouble falling asleep – waking at all hours – not rested when awake – easily awakened – abnormal sleep patterns
+ Sensitivity
over-sensitive to smell, noise, bright or flickering light – normal sounds can be excruciating
certain foods, medicines – change in weather – feeling cold or hot when others are not
“paresthesia” = abnormal neurological sensations
“hyperesthesia” = increased neurological sensations
+ Hair
thinning – dry – dull
+ Fingernails / toenails
soft and break – ridges
+Skin
itch – rash – small “ricelike” bumps – nicks bleed more easily – greasier skin -
deep painful blemishes on face, torso, arms and legs – nose tender / outbreaks on the sides sub-cutaneous, painful swelling that can’t open to surface. Blisters on scalp. Pilomotor phenomenon (goose bumps).
+Perspiration
insufficient is more common, but some FM’s sweat profusely
+ Hands / Feet
numbness, tingling – not flexible – palms and soles of feet blotchy – poor hand-eye – calluses and corns on feet more painful and irritating – dry – in severe FMS hands can lose all activity and turn back toward arms, palms first
+ Swelling
sensation of swelling (edema) in hands and feet – ankles – throughout body. No swelling is actually present
+ Headaches
chronic – “ice pick” – muscular (tension) and severe migraine headaches – often from trapped HA in narrow passages in sinus. It swells, creating severe pressure.
+Eyes
problems with focus / skeletal tracking muscles of the eyes – “visual confusion” and nausea
vision not clear – like looking through Saran Wrap – frequent prescription changes – don’t sparkle
dry or burning
+Ears / Hearing
reduced acuity – feel stuffy – tinnitus (ringing or whining in ears) – waxier – may feel damp inside
+ Sinus
chronic problems – closed-up feeling in nose and sinuses – sinus infections – easily catch colds and flu – chronic runny nose – non-allergic rhinitis = nasal congestion / discharge and sinus pain – post nasal drip causes throat problems
+ Mouth
tongue sore / swollen tastebuds – tender gums / backside of lips and roof of mouth blistered – dry – white coat on tongue like soft sand grains as tastebuds shed abnormally – excess mucus – yellow scum on teeth
+Saliva
very acidic – pH test may show 4.0 before treatment. Ideal body pH is 7.40
+ Teeth
grinding and clinching during sleep – splitting /cracking – require caps
+TMJ – Temperomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
+ Weight gain
puffy all over – gain for no reason
Pelvic / Female Reproductive Problems
Bladder Infection
Endometriosis – tissue resembling uterine mucous membrane occurs in pelvic cavity
Vulvadynia – unprovoked burning, stinging, irritation or rawness of the female genitalia
Infertility
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndromes - metals, dyes, perfumes.
