50 Signs of
Fibromyalgia:
1. pain
2. fatigue
3. sleep disorder
4. morning stiffness
5. cognitive or memory impairment
6. irritable bowel
7. chronic headaches
8. TMJ syndrome
9. numbness and tingling sensation
10. muscle twitching
11. skin sensitivities
12. dry eyes and mouth
13. dizziness
14. allergic symptoms
15. mitral valve prolapse
16. heel or arch pain
17. brain fatigue
18. painful periods
19. chest pains, noncardiac
20. depression
21. panic attacks
22. irritable bladder
23. multiple chemical sensitivities
24. joint hypermobility
25. suicidal
26. personality changes
27. lightheadedness
28. disequilibrium
29. severe muscle weakness
30. intolerance of bright lights
31. alteration of taste, smell, hearing
32. low frequency, sensorineural hearing loss
33. decreased painful sound threshold
34. ringing in the ears
35. exaggerated involuntary rapid eye movement
36. changes in visual acuity
37. intolerance of alcohol
38. enhancement of medication side effects
39. intolerance of previously tolerated medications
40. severe nasal and other allergies possible sinus infections
41. weight change (gain)
42. muscle and joint aches
43. night sweats
44. heart palpitations
42. muscle and joint aches
43. night sweats
44. heart palpitations
45. muscle spasms
46. Raynaud's-like symptoms
47. carpal tunnel syndrome
48. heartburn
49. difficulty swallowing
50. interstitial cystitis
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AGGRAVATING FACTORS:
overexertion
stress
hormonal changes
premenstrual
anxiety
changes in weather
cold or drafty environment
anger
depression
alcohol
46. Raynaud's-like symptoms
47. carpal tunnel syndrome
48. heartburn
49. difficulty swallowing
50. interstitial cystitis
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AGGRAVATING FACTORS:
overexertion
stress
hormonal changes
premenstrual
anxiety
changes in weather
cold or drafty environment
anger
depression
alcohol
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POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR FMS:
genetic
neurochemical dysfunction
hormonal imbalance
virus
infection
accident or trauma
nutritional deficiency
DISCLAIMER: I am
not a
medical doctor. I am a fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome survivor. The
purpose of this website is not to diagnose or cure any disease or malady, but is
presented as food for thought. This information cannot take the place of
professional medical advice. Any attempt to diagnose and treat an illness should
come under the direction of a physician. No guarantees are made regarding any of
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