Blurred vision- trouble reading small to medium print (especially in the evenings)
Bowel problems (related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Difficulty with fine motor skills/writing
Dry eyes
Increased muscle pain subsequent to light exercising
Involuntary muscle spasms
Joint pain with no inflammation
Nausea
Poor short term memory
Reduced cognitive ability
Ringing in ears
Severe widespread muscle pain
Sore throat
Fatigue
Chills
Strong mood swings
Chest pain
Sleep disorder
Chronic headaches
Jaw pain (TMJ)
Morning stiffness
Sensitivity to weather changes
Sensitivity to stress & physical activity
Acid reflux or other stomach problems
Night sweats
Frequent rashes
Numbness and tingling
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Muscle weakness
Anxiety or Depression
Skin and chemical sensitivities
Frequent sinus or bladder infections
Widespread pain and tenderness in at least 11 of the 18 tender points.Here is an illustration of the tenderpoint location.
FMS sufferers usually have 50% to 100% of the above symptoms and doctors can find no other cause.
Conditions That Commonly Occur With Fibromyalgia or Mimic Its Symptoms
Osteoarthritis
Cervical & low back degenerative diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Systemic Lupus Spondylitis
Hypothyroidism
Restless Leg Syndrome
Thoracic outlet Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue
Multiple Sclerosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Lyme Disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Prolapsed Mitral Valve
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Sjogren's Syndrome
Gulf War Syndrome
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