I was dx with fibromyalgia 4 mths ago. As I haven't experienced pain all over body as most people with fibro seem to have, I'm wondering if I have ME as my fatigue, exhaustion and muscle weakness are the main probsfor me (as well as memory probs). I'm OK for a few days, then if I'm a bit busy, I'll suddenly be knocked off my feet (usually at the weekend) for 2-3 days. I'm finding it difficult to 'pace myself' but am slowly getting the message that it's the only way to cope with this, whatever it turns out to be.
Is it possible to have fibro without the general pain? I suffer from lower back pain but don't think it's related to fibro.
I would be grateful for clear comparisons and differences between fibromyalgia and ME.
Tbanks