The lowdown on FMS

Now for the full story. I don't dance anymore.(I'm like my little gif !!) Fibromyalgia is a condition where you have pain, tenderness and weakness in your muscles, tendons and ligaments. Usually you also have chronic fatigue and short term memory loss. Confusion, feeling like you are in a fog. Some of us (like me) have pain from head to toe. But it can be in one place (ie; back (common), arms, legs etc.) You live with the pain 24 hours a day, but then there are flare ups !! That's when the pain is almost unbearable ! If you are like me, you get a 'charlie horse'(muscle cramp). I get them in my back, thighs, butt (!!!), toes and ribcage !!! FMS is hard to diagnois (took me 3 years and I'm one of the lucky ones !!). Mostly women have it. Ages are usually mid 30's and up. But you can be much younger. If you don't get the right doctor they will tell you it's 'all in your head' or 'early menopause' or 'give it time' anything to get rid of you cause they are stumped ! Going to a Rheumatologist is you best bet. FMS is becoming better known. There is a simple test for it. They say it is not 'degenerative' but believe me as you age your muscles and things get worse naturally which I feel makes the FMS worse. It is usually brought on by a trauma (car accident, a fall or in my case an emergency C-section !!) Some just get the flu and feel like it's never went away. Cause on the good days that's how you feel...muscle aches, groggy, etc. I've had it for 9 years and learned alot !!! At first it drives you crazy because you can not do the things you love to do (like dance !!) But you can live with it and be happy 8^) !!!! Though it takes some work !!! There is lots more to tell (I forget right now !!!) So to end this for now, if you have any of those vague symtoms...find help. Don't quit till you do. There are some meds. that can take the edge off the pain and help you sleep ( oh, I forgot to mention the trouble sleeping part ! 8^)) Like I said before I'd love to hear from you !

Click Here to Join
 the Network!


E-Mail List
ICQ/AIM List
Discussion Board
Web Ring
         

Karen

kld7@webtv.net
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
United States





Thanks, Fila !

More Help

Fibomyalgia Network
Really good info...sign up for their news letter
CFIDS/FMS/WEBRING
Lots of sites about these diseases
FAQ's for FMS patients
Fast, easy to understand info
FAQ's for doctors about FMS
Info for docs. on how to diagnosis and treat
Littless2's Fibro Page
Unbelievable Triumph !
Vouno's Home page
Find out about her 'lets find some good' site !
Diane's
More about FMS
Gracie's Story
A terrific Site ! Lots of good info and Gracie's personal story !
Vynnix's Nest
Doni-Marie has soooo much info ! Lists of symptoms for FMS, CFIDS, and more !!
Rosa's Page
Read her story of tragedy and triumph !!
Invisible Disabilities Advocat
Visit IDA !! Her site is chock full of info !!
Fogged In
My friend Susan's site ! Lots of info and she has some very nice message boards !
Back to Home
My Guestbook !
Please Sign 8^) !















































This page has been visited times.

Ask the Doctor on Tripod