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BlueBellsSenior Contributor
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Hi @Former-Member
A chat mate suggested to get checked back in 2019, and after several checks, the neurologist said "have you been checked for fibromyalgia?"
I don't ever get what I'd call pain, so of course, doc says not fibro.
Then I had a pain between shoulder and breast, and got it checked out. Breast fine, but...she started touching me here and there asking if I get pain, and I said now and then, all of the spots, but not even worthy of paracetamol.
You have fibro, she says.
A chat mate suggested to get checked back in 2019, and after several checks, the neurologist said "have you been checked for fibromyalgia?"
I don't ever get what I'd call pain, so of course, doc says not fibro.
Then I had a pain between shoulder and breast, and got it checked out. Breast fine, but...she started touching me here and there asking if I get pain, and I said now and then, all of the spots, but not even worthy of paracetamol.
You have fibro, she says.
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Unknown userMember
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If you know pain its like a situation you have no escape from. For me it wasn't localised pain but whole body pain from head to toe and brain fog which is all fibromyalgia-related. Back then not many doctors knew much about fibromyalgia and it was just considered "somatisation"of symptoms @BlueBells
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BlueBellsSenior Contributor
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@Former-Member
That's the odd thing, the pain and insomnia, I really don't get either of them, and I'd say I have an extremely low pain threshold. I do wonder though, if the tiredness at times might be from pain that I don't "sense" as pain.
Fibro fog........ooooooo!!!!!! The more I learn about fibro, I now realise I've had it since about 12, maybe since about 6.
I'm finding answers to so many questions.
That's the odd thing, the pain and insomnia, I really don't get either of them, and I'd say I have an extremely low pain threshold. I do wonder though, if the tiredness at times might be from pain that I don't "sense" as pain.
Fibro fog........ooooooo!!!!!! The more I learn about fibro, I now realise I've had it since about 12, maybe since about 6.
I'm finding answers to so many questions.
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Unknown userMember
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I have never heard of early onset fibro - it usually begins in ones 30's @BlueBells as far as I am aware
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BlueBellsSenior Contributor
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@Former-Member not the case. They are still leaning it, and now changed the name after we get used to it lol.
So much better to have a name rather than "bad nerves", "it's all in your head" "it's your imagination" or, what I copped from brother "hypochondriac".
In my searching (careful to avoid fb and the likes) one girl was really bad, only 26, and others in their early 20's as well.
It is hard for docs to admit they don't know , though.
So much better to have a name rather than "bad nerves", "it's all in your head" "it's your imagination" or, what I copped from brother "hypochondriac".
In my searching (careful to avoid fb and the likes) one girl was really bad, only 26, and others in their early 20's as well.
It is hard for docs to admit they don't know , though.
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BlueBellsSenior Contributor
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@Former-Member
from nhs uk site:
Anyone can develop fibromyalgia, but it's more common in women than men.
The condition typically develops between the ages of 25 and 55, but people of any age can get it, including children and older people.
from nhs uk site:
Anyone can develop fibromyalgia, but it's more common in women than men.
The condition typically develops between the ages of 25 and 55, but people of any age can get it, including children and older people.
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Unknown userMember
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Oh that's interesting @BlueBells I was under the impression it started later in life, obviously not. I'm just back in from my evening walk and am about to settle in for the evening. Wishing you a good nite
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Hi @BlueBells. Love your pseudoname so pretty - one of my favourite flowers. They make me think of fairies.
Pretty unfortunate fibro and MI.We both have two chronic illnesses. Wonder if we get a prize 😊.
Have a nice evening won't you.
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BlueBellsSenior Contributor
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@Former-Member
I've learnt a lot, searched heaps, steering clear of "social sites" and I am slowly coming to grips with how to manage it.
Apparently symptoms were written about in Roman times, so the medical profession haven't rushed it, have they?
I used to describe what I now know is fibro fog as a 'force field' that stopped my brain in its tracks.
Was definitely mucking me up at the start of high school, but I'm thinking, from what siblings have said, maybe as early as six or so.
And yes, although seems quite common overall, seems it is very individualised at the same time. That is, different intensities of different symptoms for different people.
Good night.
I've learnt a lot, searched heaps, steering clear of "social sites" and I am slowly coming to grips with how to manage it.
Apparently symptoms were written about in Roman times, so the medical profession haven't rushed it, have they?
I used to describe what I now know is fibro fog as a 'force field' that stopped my brain in its tracks.
Was definitely mucking me up at the start of high school, but I'm thinking, from what siblings have said, maybe as early as six or so.
And yes, although seems quite common overall, seems it is very individualised at the same time. That is, different intensities of different symptoms for different people.
Good night.
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BlueBellsSenior Contributor
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Hi @Former-Member
Thank you. I picked it many years ago for BlueBoard, and when I came here, so happened was available. Yes, is a very pretty and fairy-like name, twinkles 🙂
(I don't think I'm very twinkly though lol )
Fibro...sometimes I wonder if it is or isn't, but I tick so many of the boxes, the very annoying ones, but I am fortunate, I don't get the pain, I'm thankful for that.
You have a great evening too 🙂
Thank you. I picked it many years ago for BlueBoard, and when I came here, so happened was available. Yes, is a very pretty and fairy-like name, twinkles 🙂
(I don't think I'm very twinkly though lol )
Fibro...sometimes I wonder if it is or isn't, but I tick so many of the boxes, the very annoying ones, but I am fortunate, I don't get the pain, I'm thankful for that.
You have a great evening too 🙂
