Chronic Pain Support Group
Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...
Hello all I am new . I have been suffering chronic pain in variuos partso f my body since a car accident in Oct 2016. They have said I have myofacil pain. However I do not think its my muscles . I feel like something is wrong with my shoulders. both husrt deep inside as well as having alot of spells of pain running into my left arm. I had concoussion that lasted 6 months of foggness. I have lightheadness balance problems and altohugh not alot of pain in lower back I think it is affected as it begains to hurt if I load dishawasher or take cloths out of dryer etc i also have noticed difficulty walking up stairs and walking inclines .as for my neck and shoulders I have difficulty making a bed ,folding cloths,preparing meals ,filling out paper work . Can not do anything over haed like putting doshes in cuppborad or putting away gorceries with out increased pain. I feel so broken lots of headaches have a pulsating feeling that come isn my head have had many tests showing nothing but moderate arthrtis . So what is going on? When I lie down I have burning in arms and shoulders as well as top of thighs . when I wake I feel so sore and stiff and the pain in my arms makes me not want to get up. I get so exhausted with the smallest task and feel tried all the time . I feel like I could sleep forever. Nothing has helped hav had cortizone shots (some temporary relif to pain in left arm did not last) Doctor has now prescribed presdone . The pain has got so bad twice went to ER thought I might be having heartattack . I had two near fainting spells and some days feels like concussion fog comes back ( not sure that possable ) I just want to be my normal self agin. I was working 2 jobs enjoying life and then bang I am a mess. I reared ended another car not sure how as I really do not follow close but can not remeber the accident and have to woonder if I passed out. My blood presure has been high since the accident and I wonder if something could be medically wrong ith me thats being missed>. Iw ent form an independant woman to a total dependant women.
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Deep, aching pain in a muscle
Pain that persists or worsens in varying parts of the body
Difficulty sleeping due to pain
The symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome may make it difficult to sleep at night. You may have trouble finding a comfortable sleep position. And if you move at night, you might hit a trigger point and awaken.
Fibromyalgia can also become a symptom of MPS. Some research suggests that myofascial pain syndrome may develop into fibromyalgia in some people. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that features widespread pain. It's believed that the brains of people with fibromyalgia become more sensitive to pain signals over time. Some doctors believe myofascial pain syndrome may play a role in starting this process.
This may be something that you need to talk to your Dr. about. There isn't one specific test for Fibro, rather a way of ruling other things out. As for your Blood Pressure issues, the Kidneys regulate your bodies Blood Pressure, so if your having Blood Pressure issues, you need to talk to your Dr. about having your Urine tested. Have you seen a Neurologist for the Concussion that you had at the accident?
I was diagnosed with Myofascial Pain Syndrome in July of 2003 & it developed into Fibromyalgia by August of 2003.
Everything you describe sounds like Fibromyalgia.
The symptoms you describe are exactly the symptoms I experienced with Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.
The Fibromyalgia turned into Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in my right foot and ankle and leg after my right foot was crushed in an ATV accident.
There is brain fog with Fibromyalgia.
The stiffness is the fascis. It becomes rigid. Sometimes I couldn't turn my head because my neck was seized up from the fascia being so rigid.
Find a Dr who treats Fibromyalgia.
I take an antidepressant for the Fibro and it did & still does help the pain & stiffness.
Cutting out sugar & foods that turn into sugar and nightshade foods really helped the brain fog & pain subside, for me.
Take care as best you can.
Tracy
You are not crazy.
Fibromyalgia is a painful disease.
Fibromyalgia is not just pain. It is headaches, bladder problems, IBS, sleep problems, stiffness, brain fog, memory issues & on & on & on.
Fibromyalgia is diagnosed by how many tender painful trigger points you have and by the symptoms you have.
Doctors will run tests to eliminate things like Lyme disease or Multipe Sclerosis and other conditions.
I very good spine doctor diagnosed me with Myofascial Pain Syndrome and my regular doctor diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia.
Find a good doctor who has experience with Fibromyalgia.
Keep moving even though it hurts. This is very very important.
If you stop moving you will go backwards quickly.
I'm not saying you have Fibromyalgia. Your symptoms just sound all to familiar to me.
Fibromyalgia is very common now days. When I was diagnosed there wasn't much known about it. It wasn't even acknowledged by doctors, insurance companies etc. It didn't have a diagnostic code on medical forms.
So, it was hard to get treated. Luckily my doctor knew what is was & prescribed me the antidepressant that was the best treatment for Fibromyalgia at that time.
Gentle hugs.
Tracy
Also, have they done trigger spot injections ?
Have you done a long course of physical therapy ?
Not all PT is the same.
I found a holistic PT that uses many things besides exercises - laser, ultrasonic waves , tens unit, massage , taping , etc