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FM vs. CFS

deleted_user
deleted_user
Ok, I have a question. I have been pretty sure I have FM as my symptoms are almost textbook. If such a thing is possible.
Now, I recently read that people with CFS have unexplained fevers.
I will be getting ready for bed and all of a sudden I feel yucky and will have 101 temp. then in an hour or two it is gone.
Is this a symptom of FM or CFS? I don't want to have both :( The other question is this... I run really low blood pressure for the past year..I even had to be rushed to the hospital because I kept fainting and that is when we found out about low blood pressure.. Is this FM or CFS? I know you guys aren't doc's but so many are very well read about this disease that I know someone will have some idea.... thanks so much... Ninavee
deleted_user
deleted_user
ya know...I am just not sure..

I have been diagnosed...but she did not explain what was what...
I too have the low temps most night {about 100.5}...and I take NOTHING for that because my Dr. says it is the body tring to fight off whatever...

I also have low blood pressure...90 something over 60 something....but the only time that really bothers me is if I stand up to fast...I have fallen...but have not yet fainted...

FM is alot about the pain and all that goes with that...I think CFS is alot about the mindbending fatigue that takes us over...

I really have no answers...I have so very many symptoms....thank goodness they never hit all at the same time
deleted_user
deleted_user
CFS often goes hand in hand with FMS. I have dual diagnosis.. its hard to tell them apart. My belief is that because fibro causes sleep problems, the sleep problems causes CFS, they both have similar symptoms, as I said it hard to tell them apart.
Dixe4me
Dixe4me
Well, I'm not really sure either, but I do know that Fibro can cause you to have endless symptoms and problems and of course everyone is different.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Ah yes my dear...I do believe for me anyways, that low blood pressure is from fibro. Ive had it pretty low for a while now. My friend was with me once and she said, " Are you still alive?!" the nurses say its low but they dont panic. I hear alot of people here with fibro say that they get low grade fevers pretty often.
deleted_user
deleted_user
If I get really tired and have over done it my temp will sky rocket up to 101.8 and I get the chills like their is no tomorrow. The chills feel like they are coming from the inside out.

It's the weirdest feeling ever. I take a pain pill and after about an hour they go away but I am exhausted. It really takes a toll on my body.

I have never been dx with CFS but I am begining to think I do have it. I can barely functiuon after about 3 in the afternoon and that sucks with dinner and all.

I will be reading this tread to see what happens thanks for bring the subject up.
deleted_user
deleted_user
From what I understand, FMS patients typically have lower body temps & CFS run fevers. (On my honeymoon, I was sound asleep laying on my stomach & my husband actually woke me up to make sure I was still alive. My body was cold & I was motionless, sleeping so deeply. LOL)
I personally think I have both, but if not, I have FMS with fatigue & pain fighting for #1 symptom.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My research has also shown they usually go hand-in-hand. I have been diagnosed with both as well as with CMP and OA. I faint a few times a year without them being able to come up with any specific reason. It always seem to happen with an extremely bad flare and my blood pressure is usally way off. I also go from 96.3 to 101 on the temp scale. Just part of the craziness that is my body I guess. hugs
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