This is a list of commonly reported symptoms for people with Fibromyalgia. Having Fibromyalgia does not mean that you will suffer from all of these symptoms. These are just some of the more common complaints.
While most people will have some of these symptoms at some time or other, for those with Fibromyalgia, these symptions may be constant and heightened. |
1. Tender points - there are 18 tender points used for diagnosing Fibromyalgia
2. Heart Palpitations
3. Abdominal cramping pain
4. Interrupted sleep
5. Attention deficit
6. Irritable or Spastic Bladder Syndrome
7. Autoimmune Syndrome
8. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
9. Blood pressure (Vasodepressor Syncope, sudden drop)
10. Irritability
11. Itching (chronic)
12. Body numbness/tingling
13. Lactose intolerance
14. Breast tenderness & soreness
15. Light headedness/dizziness
16. Bruising
17. Lower back pain
18. Burning and itching muscles
19. Medication sensitivity/allergy
20. Chemical/fume sensitivities
21. Memory - lack of short term
22. Chronic sinus infections
23. Concentration and retention issues
24. Circulatory problems
25. Mouth sores
26. Cold hands & feet (Raynaud's Syndrome)
27. Muscle spasms
28. Costochondritis - Chest/breast pain
29. Muscular aching
30. Depression
31. Muscular knotting
32. Difficulty in breathing
33. Ocular Migraines
34. Difficulty in speech (talking & slurring)
35. Panic attacks
36. Difficulty in swallowing
37. Repetitive stress/strain injuries
38. Difficulty with writing and holding objects
39. Sleep disorders (Insomnia)
40. Eyes (muscle spasms of the eye muscles)
41. Startle response (jerky limb movements)
42. Eyesight problems (blurring, dry eyes)
43. Teeth (loose, wide/cracked)
44. Esophogitis (Reflux)
45. Tinnitus
46. Facial muscle twitches/tremors
47. TMJ and ear pain (Temporomandibular joint dysfunction)
48. Fatigue
49. Flatulence (gas)
50. Weather sensitivity & hot and cold sensitivies
51. Food sensitivity
52. Headaches (frequent)
53. Trouble swallowing (dysphasia)
54. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
55. Clumsiness (dropping things, running into things,etc)
and many more
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