What is Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS or Fibro) is a debilitating chronic syndrome (constellation of signs and symptoms) characterized by diffuse or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain, fatigue...
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when i got the pins and needls sensation, which sometimes presents also with muscle aches i remember i had also a panic attach and had to rest at home, next day i did a cbc - everything was normal, went to doctors they said 'all in my head' finally went to neuro /rehmatologist (he is both) he did a neuro and reflexes exam, exam of the pupils , and sent me for an emg, emg was normal. i now did a cpk , esr - normal, ultrasounds - normal. and finally was told to talk to a councillor after i did an hiv test and it was also normal, tsh levels also good it includes st3 and f4 levels they are good too, antibody test - ok (with tsh antibody test) i have no problem with insom ia but now i have fatigue with little or no pain but i also have ibs constipation/bloating but mainly ibs c
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I've not a clue for you. But realize with these tests, even though they come back normal doesn't always mean that is "normal" for you. Western medicine goes by a set of parameters...a set of numbers that are good for the majority of the population.
Case and point....my acupuncturist said I was exhibiting signs of thyroid problems (which my D.O. picked up on but when he tested me, the bloodwork came back normal) so he put me on some Chinese herbs that have really helped with some of my problems. Unfortunately there is really no definitive test out there for fibro. It took them almost 15 yrs to finally tell me I suffered from fibro. I hope they find an answer for you soon. Gentle hugs... Basket 
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I know what you are saying, it is very frustrating, feeling the pains, fatigue, IBS and so on, and doing all the test to be told all is normal, and then I feel confused, because even though I am happy it's normal, I am frustrated that I am no closer to getting to the bottom of what is going on, and finding a solution. I too am still going through it all. Getting an ENG, regarding my dizziness in a few weeks, and I am waiting on getting my first appt. to see a Rheumatologist. I have seen a few different reg. Dr. that said they were specialist in FM, but that hasn't help at all, only made me crazy. lol Have to laugh or I would be crying all the time.
I all so agree with what Basket said, some times test don't do us justice. I hope you get some answers soon, and that its some thing you can work with. Gentle hugs, Sherrall
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Have you had your B12, calcium, D etc. levels checked? Also, did you get checked for past and present Lymes? There's also the viruses to check for too...parvo, rhino etc.
It is a GOOD thing that these tests come out normal, although it doesn't seem like it at the time. It's best to rule out other painful illnesses, least you won't have to deal with that too. One more thing, there is also the arthritis tests to check for...RH Factor, Patrick's test (to check for seronegative Arthritis)
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