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Posted 10/13/2015 7:42 AM (GMT -5)
I'm 52 and female. It seems that since I have turned 50, the aches and pains are worst. I haven't been diagnosed with fibro, but I'm pretty sure it's my problem. I want to share my symptoms and see what you think.
Fatigue, that makes me want to nap, in the afternoon. End of day body pain through out, just plain exhausted even if I have not done much during the day. If I do common tasks as working in the yard, housework, then my muscles kinda hurt.
If I press on certain parts of my back it really hurts, very tender. My hand especially fingers go numb, and I have carpal tunnel. Anxiety and panic attacks. Shoulder and neck pain that gets worst as the day ends. Sweating when not fully exerted self. Just plain tired all the time.
Posted 10/13/2015 9:37 AM (GMT -5)
Hi and welcome. What you described does sound like it could be fibro, but there are other conditions that can cause similar symptoms, such as anemia, thyroid problems, or vitamin D deficiency. Have you seen a doctor? They usually start out with a thorough history and blood tests to rule out other issues. And, you can have other issues that co-exist with fibro.

I have fibro, but I have also dealt with anemia and vitamin D deficiency, both of which really contributed to my fatigue.
Posted 10/13/2015 3:20 PM (GMT -5)
See a neurologist about the carpel tunnel. I'm in the process of testing for it.

The fatigue is real though.
Posted 10/13/2015 10:27 PM (GMT -5)
I have similar symptoms. But I wanted to tell you that I finally had surgery for the carpal tunnel after many, many years. I wish I had done it sooner! It is wonderful not to have the numb, tingly fingers. I was waking up every night because of the symptoms. Now I sleep most nights. I still have the fibro stuff but not the hand stuff.
Posted 10/14/2015 7:33 AM (GMT -5)
I had severe carpal tunnel to the point I could not use my hand for anything. All the doctors I consulted wanted to do immediate surgery.

I know that many people sleep with their wrists curled and some sleep on their hands. So I bought a wrist brace and slept with it every night - within a month I was pain free and 100% functional. about once a year I get a tingle and put the brace back on for a few nights.

I know that doctors like to do what is called heroic medicine - use the biggest guns and the most powerful drugs...I will do every thing I can to not go this route.

25 years ago I had a ruptured disk they wanted to do surgery - I did my own rehab and my back is strong and pain free

Post Edited By Moderator (Sherrine) : 10/14/2015 12:59:41 PM (GMT-6)

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