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Q: Fibromyalgia

asked by: Kmpisces on August 6th, 2003

New User

I think I may have fibromyalgia but my doctors are none to helpful. I am 23 years old and was health and active. Now I have chronic migraines, pressure points throughout and pain throughout my body, fatigue, dizzy spells and cognition problems. Could it be?

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Patrick B. Asay

replied on August 6th, 2003

Experienced User

I wouldn't doubt it. Those, except migraines, are signs of fibro.

Patrick

LadyBrannon

replied on August 9th, 2003

Active User, very eHealthy

Kmpisces

With symptoms like that, you need to keep in mind that there are hundreds of things it could be. Do not focus on one diagnosis.

You need to find a doctor that will help you. I am sure there are other doctors in your area. Find someone who has used some of these doctors and find out if they like them. Then, try them. Let them do the diagnosing; that is what they went to school for 12 years for...

I wish you the best,
ladybrannon Smile

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