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I Think I Might Have Fibromyalgia . Been Suffering From
Question: I think I might have fibromyalgia. Been suffering from moderate pain all over for the last few months, tension headaches, diarrhea, permanent fatigue, loss of appetite, missing periods, brain fog, heightened depression and anxiety. There is a history of arthritis in my family, I have a cousin who is suspected of having this and my uncle has just tested positive for the HLAB27 gene. However, I'm in China and it's difficult to see a doctor so before I go, I want to know if I might be correct or wrong.
Brief Answer:
Detailed evaluation is required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for the query.
Fibromyalgia is a possibility. Major depressive disorder is a possible differential diagnosis and it can also present with similar symptoms.
Fibromyalgia has got a psychological element and associated depression can aggravate the symptoms.
Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help a bit.
HLA-B27 might have association with arthritis but not with your other symptoms.
Opiod analgesics like tramadol can be tried for pain.
As you have multiple symptoms, detailed evaluation is needed. Hypothyroidism also be ruled out because many of your symptoms are consistent with hypothyroidism.
Consult a physician and he will direct you accordingly.
Wishing all the best
Detailed evaluation is required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for the query.
Fibromyalgia is a possibility. Major depressive disorder is a possible differential diagnosis and it can also present with similar symptoms.
Fibromyalgia has got a psychological element and associated depression can aggravate the symptoms.
Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help a bit.
HLA-B27 might have association with arthritis but not with your other symptoms.
Opiod analgesics like tramadol can be tried for pain.
As you have multiple symptoms, detailed evaluation is needed. Hypothyroidism also be ruled out because many of your symptoms are consistent with hypothyroidism.
Consult a physician and he will direct you accordingly.
Wishing all the best
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
What kind of detailed evaluation do I need to have and what kind of doctor do I need to have it with?
Brief Answer:
Consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Fibromyalgia is the most possible differential.
Detailed evaluation in the sense to evaluate other symptoms like arthritis and thyroid dysfunction.
Consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Fibromyalgia is the most possible differential.
Detailed evaluation in the sense to evaluate other symptoms like arthritis and thyroid dysfunction.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
With the symptoms ive already given, does having a headache above one eye that is getting steadily worse fit? or pains in my back that wake me up in the middle of the night and feel as though somebody is stabbing me?
Brief Answer:
These symptoms are likely suggestive of fibromyalgia.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
These nonspecific symptoms like pain over multiple body parts are typical of fibromyalgia.
These symptoms are likely suggestive of fibromyalgia.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
These nonspecific symptoms like pain over multiple body parts are typical of fibromyalgia.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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