Strictly my opinion! Fibromyalgia is a BS diagnosis. It’s nothing more than a catch all when they have nothing else to tell you. There are no tests for it other than poking you in a few places and if you react then voila you have it. The symptoms are very broad and vague…things like fatigue, joint pain, irritability or headaches. The list is very long, 20+ things that can be symptoms of a dozen other conditions or syndromes. I’ve been on this rollercoaster for years. I was sent to 6 different specialists (I did my research and all were excellent and well respected) and got 6 different diagnosis. I was offered medication that would cause at minimum a 20% weight gain which was ludicrous as my main complaint was extreme joint pain. Over the last 20 years I have been relentless in finding my own solutions. Acupuncture, Osteopathy, Chiropractic etc etc. Pain is a huge motivator. Fortunately I have a roster of people that I see for treatment and now it’s on an as needed basis.
If you have any interest in Acupuncture I can give you some info. There are vast differences in who you go to.
Yep I agree unfortunately. Even family that are in the medical field have told me this about my Fibro Dx.
I did have blood tests and they showed a lot of abnormalities including Positive for ANA (which basically means you have an autoimmune disease but doesn't identify which one). ,,I also have high levels of inflammation (high levels of CRP).
I think an Osteopath would be a great idea and I have been going to a therapist for the facial /neck pain.
To be honest My therapist is excellent ,,I had my doubts when I first went to see him ,,,He is a certified Orofacial Myologist ,, yep I never heard of it before,,, but it is helping.
I need to motivate myself to move and walk each day. A year ago you couldn't stop me,, I was Go Go Go.
Thanks for taking the time to post ,,it's appreciated.
I will think on the Acupuncture recommendation ,,,needles are not my friend. lol
Hugs Mel
