yes, we all have those symptoms and more. It is a difficult thing to accept that your body could betray you this way, at least it has been for me. I once loved my body...now, not so much. It is amazing hoe much you can live with. There are lots of different techniques you can use to help. There is a terrific search engine here on DS. Check out the treatment area. It will retake you ages to read it all, but there is a lot of great info here. Take it easy, pace yourself when you need tomgetbthings done. Walk as much as you can comfortably. Take hot baths. There are lots of things that will help. Good luck to you. You have come to a good place for help. We are here to support each other.

Sorry to hear that you've been diagnosed with Fibro at such a young age. I'm 46 and was diagnosed four years ago. I suffer from the " pins and needles " sensation in my feet and hands. Sometimes it's so bad when I first get up in the morning that I literally stumble the first five or six steps and grab onto something because I feel like I'm about to go down. In the beginning, I used to lie awake night after night and feel like my body was shaking. It's like someone turned me on Vibrate ( Not the Oh That Feels Good Vibrate Unfortunately LOL ) I had trouble breathing. It felt like I had a weight on my chest and that someone was telling me to breath through a wool blanket. Also trouble with my digestive system, alternating bouts of constipation with diarrhea. Oh, and I used to pee six or seven times a night, even when I didn't have anything to drink. Hmm...oh yeah, blurred vision and Fibro Fog where you forget what the hell you were saying or suddenly the English language completely takes absence from your brain. In a nutshell it's pretty much feeling like you have the flu and that you got beat up in an alley on your way home from the pharmacy and some jerk set your Non Flame Retardant clothes on fire. But Hey, there are GOOD days...I just never thought a pain level of 7 would be considered one of my good days. Best of luck. Do your research.

And don't forget th book Fibromyalgia for Dummies. It's useful for us, for family, friends, and yes, our doctors---half of whom did graduate in the bottom half of their class at med school!

I was dx'd at 25. Still trucking at 43. Various options for treatment work best for different people, so journal your symptoms and what does or doesn't make things worse (diet, exercise types and intensity, etc.) and never fear to ask the docs to lay it out. We hire them, not the other way around. Good luck, and welcome to the board.

Leo

Sorry, glad you are here, it is tough dealing with fibro,

Sorry you have this but yes all your symptoms are common I have them all and more I have terrible headaches I have the pins and needles in my feet and legs I also have the chest pain which is called costochondritis look all these things up talk to your doctor about it hopefully get something to find some relief your not alone

Hi Military, really am sorry that you're having these problems so young. And will agree with others....I have those symptoms. I think you've gotten wonderful advice already, so I'll just add that I'll be hoping you feel better soon. Hugs

Welcome to you, Dear. I'm so very sorry you've got this disease at your age. I mean that very sincerely. I was diagnosed at age 55, and I know how it's been for me these last 6 years. I can't imagine being 20 and having these symptoms. My heart goes out to you.

You've found a great place for support and encouragement. Also, as others have said, read all you can. And that dummies book is great!

Take care....we're here for you.

Elizabeth

You probably will feel better as time goes on. Somehow your body adapts a bit to the new circumstances and you change your life around so that you don't overdo it.

Are you getting help with other issues like PTSD? Emotions and pain influence each other a lot and anything you can do to lessen intense emotions will help you cope with pain.

The best pain advice I got was to take a pain pill, a long hot bath and lie down for a nap. When you wake up, you definitely feel better.

Give the various meds a try. You should be able to find a combination of sleep and pain meds that helps you. If you need it, ask for a referral to a pain clinic for stronger meds.

Welcome to the group. I'm 27 and newly diagnosed, myself. I don't yet have much advice to share, but just wanted to say welcome.

I'm sorry you 'needed' to join us so young b/c of having fibro, but Glad you're with us.
sounds like migraines you're having, my wife & suffer with them now, but used to for up to weeks at a time,
until doc prescribed some migraine meds that remove the migraine within 45 min.
Are you getting help for your aliments now?

Hi it is hard to find out you have fibro. Hope hearing are stories can help. Hang in there.

My suggestion for the pins and needles if you get them in your feet is to keep your socks close to the bed. I find even having a layer of fabric can help before putting them down on carpet which to me can feel like a bed of nails or ya know lava. Also plan ahead cook meals on your good days you can eat for several days or save parts of to defrost when you feel worse.

Hi Militarybrat. Welcome to the group!! It's awfully tough for people your age who suffer from fibro. Not only do you feel terrible but you feel like you're missing out on life. I think you'll find good advice here regarding meds, pacing yourself and lots of loving and caring support.

You'll often see someone write about "The Spoon Theory." Here is a link: http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/wpress/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/
Please read it. Although it was written about lupus, it definitely applies to fibro and many other syndromes and diseases.

Please don't hesitate to write and ask questions. Some of us have had fibro for years and some for just a little while. Everyone experiences fibro differently. The most important thing for you to do right now is find a doctor or rheumatologist who knows about fibro and is willing to discuss medication options.

Good luck and I hope we hear more from you!
Jo