Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

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LadyDeb 05/22/2014

Good morning. I finally went to my dr and asked him about my seeing a rheumatologist. I mainly want to rule out any other health issue I may be having besides fibromyalgia. I can't remember a time when I wasn't tired, but the past few months have been a lot worse. So much so that my grown daughter has told me that I need to get blood work done. So talked to my dr and he referred me to one. But I don't get in for 2 months.

Also, yesterday morning when I woke up my feet and ankles were bothering me...kind of achy. That's only happened once before, I think. Does anybody else ever have that? And my wrists are bothering me more. Anyway, glad I have that appointment made.

Have a nice day.

deleted_user 05/22/2014

Good morning!
Muscle tightness can come and go with Fibro. The lack of energy pretty much stays all the time. But it actually improves with restful sleep. There is a big difference between sleep that is unconsciously interrupted by pain/discomfort and actual, restful sleep.
Your rheumy should ask you all sorts of questions and check your trigger points. it might be a good idea to keep a list of the symptoms you experience between now and the appointment, just so you don't forget anything. I am sure you can expect lab work to be done too.
Hope you find some relief soon!

Squarley 05/22/2014

Yes pretty much the same my feet and ankles hurt a lot it'll go around my legs my hips my arms my shoulders my back my neck I can hit you anywhere I'm glad you're going to rhemy and hope that he can help you I think I would go to My MD

to get all my blood work I can't remember my rhemy giving me a any any blood work sometimes vitamin deficiencies can make it worse you're in my thoughts and prayers,feel better, Shirley

happyface01 05/22/2014

About two months ago my feet started hurting as well as my wrists. Every step I take hurts when I get up in the morning. My ankles are not sore though. My wrists feel like I have a mild sprain. The worst pain for me is my entire back, hips and neck. I'm so happy that you got a referral for a Rheumy, and two months is pretty quick! Good luck and I hope you get all the answers you're looking for :)

Joyssis 05/22/2014

Good that you're going to a rheumatologist. I hope he/she is a good one. Definitely a good idea to ask your doctor or new rheumy to include a blood test for mineral/vitamin deficiency. Are you taking vitamin D? Seems like a lot of us are deficient in that vitamin.

Sorry you have to wait so long to see the new doc. Maybe give his office a call and ask to be put on call list if there is a cancellation.

Good luck!
Jo

fibrolizzy 05/22/2014

I'm glad you're going to see a rheumy, too. Yes, I'm the queen of hurting feet and ankles! That's been one of my main complaints now for about a year. I also have swollen ankles and back of heel. I'm trying to get an answer to mine. Good luck!

deleted_user 05/22/2014

Hi, LadyDeb! A friend at work with FM had a very painful wrist for a couple of weeks then, as many FM pains do, it just went away! I told her I developed swelling on the top of one foot without a previous injury. I kept it elevated and used ice but when I lowered it to the floor pain shot up my whole leg. As with my friend's wrist, my foot pain and swelling finally disappeared. Another FM mystery! Good luck with the new doc!

ItsJustMe2012 05/22/2014

If you live where they are having bad weather, that could can also make everything worse.

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