Hello, Sorry you are in pain, No my joints never hurt, I have the typical fibro symptoms widespread pain that moves around and the tenderpoints. Did he check you for tenderpoints thats a sure sign of fibro after everything else has been eliminated


Did you see a rheumy for a complete dx? I saw a neurologist who referred me to a rheumy. They do different blood test then a reg dr does.

Have they checked you for RA, LUPUS, lymp , thyroid and right now there are a couple others that mimic fibro but cant think of them .

PLease be sure you see a specialist because if there are meds out there to help your specific need it would be great,

Hope you find out the exact medical problem esp with your joints, sounds like RA but we arent drs. So no reason to even guess.

Goodl luck

Yes, you need to be checked out for more medical conditions. Fibromyalgia is usually only diagnosed after other conditions have been ruled out or determined to be minor, mild.
In other words, I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in my neck and lower back. However, that did not explain the continuing pain I have on a daily basis.
When the diagnosis came through for fibromyalgia and myofascial pain, the next step was to learn how to separate the pain to know what would work to release the pain.
I have medicine that reduces the impact of the pain on my normal daily living activities. This makes it easier for me to stay active, which keeps me from being active "chronic mild depression".
Fibromyalgia is not a one size fits all diagnosis, so keep asking questions to get the right diagnosis to go along with it so your pain can be treated effectively.
Best wishes.

Thanks for your response. I did have a specialist who told me I have fibromyalgia but even my joints hurt. I had all the bloodwork and it was all negative even for lyme disease. So maybe I should get another opinion with a different rheumatologist. Thanks for you imput.

debby

My first rheumy told me I have RA and i started the self injections(I hate needles) of humira, the second rheumy said no way, you do not have RA, you have fibro. so I started Lyrica which did not work then savella which did not work and so now I take norco and gabapentn and I still am not sure what I really have but in Feb. I went to another rheumy and she ordered all kinds of Xrays and bloodwork and I go back for my results next week,so we will see what this diag. will be!
The last rheumy ordered way more test than the other 2 so I will take her diag. over the other 2.
Soft hugs to all!

Welcome! yes, my joints ache and my hands, elbows and shoulders throb daily. I was finally diagnosed by a rheumatologist. Physical therapy will help as will exercise, easy and gentle to start. Meds dont really work for me, like most fibro folks, I am allergic to most pain killers. I do use tramadol in the morning. An anti depressant often works too but your doctor should help you with that.

It is cruial that you find a way to sleep deeply, work with a doctor. I take amitriptaline and the difference is amazing! Good luck

i have fibro.my joints and bones hurt also.my rheumy will b testing me again soon.we r a blessing 2 b a blessing.luv,grammie.

All of my Fibromyalgia pain feels like it's in the joints, that is not uncommon.

We are all trying to find a way to stop this crazy pain and it's not easy.

It is possible to have joint pain with fibro- the Doctors I have seen say joint pain with redness or swelling at the joint is what would be a red flag of something else.

I'm in the same boat w the joint pain. I've been tested for just about everything under the sun & they haven't come up with any answers. Only a positive ANA, but that alone doesn't really tell you anything. Most drs really don't know what to do with us! :o( Very frustrating for everyone! Good luck with finding some relief. :o)

Lis

I have pain in joints too but even when I was diagnosed with FMS I was told i also have osteo arthritis,first they though RA cause my hands and knees were soooo bad but the tests came back negative and I improved over time. Now my knees are not so bad and my hands mostly are just stiff and sore in the mornings. I take Lyrica and it helps alot.

Joints, muscles and skin...Ouchy

Thank you