FIBROMYALGIA SYMPTOMS

MUSCLE AND BODY

* Muscle twitching

* Swelling

* Morning stiffness

* Tender and lumpy breasts

* Mild to severe pain which may spread to other parts of the body

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PROBLEMS WITH SLEEPING

* Fatigue

* Grinding teeth

* Hypnic jerk (otherwise known as the feeling of falling while sleeping)

* Difficulty sleeping/Broken sleeping pattern, you feel very tired and lethargic every morning

* Muscle twitching during sleep

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SINUS & ALLERGY PROBLEMS

* Ringing ears

* Thick mucus

* A runny nose as well as post nasal drip

* Shortness of breath

* Earaches and itchy ears

* Sensitivity to molds and yeasts as well as allergies

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DIGESTION AND STOMACH ISSUES

* Irritable bowel syndrome

* Pelvic pain, nausea, abdominal crampsand bloating

* Frequent urination

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SENSITIVITY AND SENSORY PROBLEMS

* Difficulty seeing in night drivingand low lighting

* Increased sensitivity to climate changes, light, noise, smells, pressureand temperature

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COGNITIVE PROBLEMS

* Language impairments as well as difficulty speaking familiar words

* Poor coordinationand balance

* Burning and tingling in the upper limbs

* Zone out often, short-term memory, difficulty differentiating between some color shades and difficulty with concentration

* Directional difficulties, difficulty recognizing familiar surroundings

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REPRODUCTIVE ISSUES

* Loss of libido

* Impotence

* PMS as well as other menstrual problems

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HEART PROBLEMS

* Valve problems

* Pain similar to a heart attack

* Irregular heartbeat

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SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS

* Overly-ridged nailsor nails which curve under

* Hair loss

* Skin which appears mottled, bruises or scars easily

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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

* Mood swingsand unexplained irritability

* Anxiety, depression, panic attack

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OTHER SYMPTOMS

* Family history

* Unexplained weight gainor weight loss

* Sweats

* Headachesand migraines

* Carbohydrate and chocolate cravings

* Vision problems

I have had and/or still do have all of these symptoms. It is not fun to have to deal with any of it! I do not wish his on anyone, and still to this day struggle with why I have it! I always ask “what did I do to deserve this crap?” I know that I don’t have it because I did something, but it’s hard to remember that when you suffer so much! I am so angry with how much this horrid illness has taken from me!

How many symptoms do you have?

All these are common symptoms of Fibromyalgia, but could also be associated with other illnesses, it is always best to not self diagnose and go talk to your doctor!