Fibromyalgia? I'm desperate.

Hey @Booklover95. I am so sorry you are in pain. While I do not have this condition some of the points you asked about I do have.

My joints do hurt but more at night, except they do hurt for the first 5 minutes of being awake for the day.

I had a pressure point test done but that was more neuropathy related. With neuropathy my fingers do go numb and sting, but mainly when a pressure point has been hit.

My brain gets foggy during one of my autonomic disorder flare up moments.

I experience all of the symptoms above plus headaches/migraines, fatigue, heart palpitations, temperature intolerance, dizziness/lightheaded, and syncope.

I try to live the best I can. Some days my best is 90% and others my best is only 40%. I manage each of my symptoms with different treatment whether it is physical therapy, medication, or some other form of treatment. I do work, but in 5-6 hour shifts and at max 6 days a week. Eventually it would be nice to get a desk job where it would be less painful on my body

Hi Booklover 95

I've suffered from Fibromyalgia for the past 7 years diagnoised. I suspect I've had it a lot longer though.

Yes my joints do hurt getting out of bed first thing in a morning is worse. My knees back, kneck and shoulders are the worse ones.

I have Fibromyalgia and IBS. IBS is one of my main symptoms of fibromyalgia.

Yes I had the 18 pressure point exam done at a pain clinic to be diagnosed.

My middle ring and little fingers go numb if I'm leaning on my arms and they do tingle.

I have a terrible foggy head especially when asked a question. I can't retain information so anything important I have to write it down. Flare ups especially I can remember very little. Conversations can be very challenging as the words I want to say can be gone in seconds. I also can't always remember what people have said and I'm terrible with names.

Daily Chronic widespread pain, Migraines, Sensitivity to lights and bright colours. Some smells can trigger migraines. Mobility is a big one for me. I walk usually with a stick as my balance is terrible.Im a very slow walker due to pain and fatigue. I don't go out very much as it's exhausting. I have to pace myself as I get tired very easily. Depression is really bad. I'm being treated for bipolar. I'm starting anti psychotics soon to try and help with my mood swings and

very low mood.

I don't work I tried to live a normal life but failed at it daily. Having Chronic pain and fatigue isn't normal so I live my life very simple. I set myself achievable goals. Usually no more than 2 per day. Example washing the dishes, laundry etc.

I really hope this helps you and you get the help and support you need. I'm here for a chat if you want to know anymore. I'm still very new so I'm trying to navigate the site.