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Rascaliggy

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Posted 3/8/2010 11:06 PM (GMT -6)

Hi,

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in April 2006. I have had many of the symptoms since my childhood but the pain and fatique began late 2005. Lately I have been feeling alot worse and I now wonder if I also have Chronic Fatique Syndrome. How do folks get that diagnosed as many of the symptoms are the same.

Thanks,

Lorraine

Fibromyalgia, IBS, Panic attacks.

Lorraine

merrygirl

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Posted 3/9/2010 8:48 PM (GMT -6)

well first of your doctor must rule out other diseases, fatigue and pain can be symptoms of a lot of other conditions. An example would be Lyme disease. It can cause bith symptoms you describe.

SO really you need to find a good doctor.

best of luck,
melissa

Chronic Lyme Disease,Fibromyalgia, CFS, PCOS, sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, type 2 diabetes, bulging discs to name a few

Rascaliggy

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Posted 3/9/2010 9:11 PM (GMT -6)

Thanks very much.

I am off to see the specialist who diagnosed me with Fibro. He did all of the initial bloodwork etc. to rule out other ailments before was dx with Fibro. Today however I was diagnosed with depression...lucky me.

Lorraine

Fibromyalgia, Depression, IBS, Panic attacks.

Lorraine

merrygirl

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Posted 3/10/2010 9:41 PM (GMT -6)

sorry to hear that. depression is no good...

Chronic Lyme Disease,Fibromyalgia, CFS, PCOS, sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, type 2 diabetes, bulging discs to name a few

Rascaliggy

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Posted 3/12/2010 10:43 PM (GMT -6)

Hi,

Thanks so much for your reply. I actually feel a bit better. I am going to guess that it is the Vitamin D and not the new anti- depressant as I think it would take longer to work??? So far I have not had any side effects from the Prestiq. One is nausea and I remembered that I had some gravol from a previous med that caused nausea so I take one before the Prestiq and so far so good.

I see the doctor again next Tuesday and I would guess she may keep the Vitamin D at 4000 units until my next blood work.

Lorraine

Fibromyalgia, Depression, IBS, Panic attacks.

Lorraine

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