I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, but does this mean that I may also have CFS? How do you know if you do or if you don't? Do they share the same treatments?
Annzie - I hear you and totally agree with you regarding chemicals - on top of fibro & chronic fatigue, I was diagnosed with multiple chemical sensitivities. I get sick when i'm in contact with… read more
Jodi Holleran & everyone! The difference between Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is: that (CFS) is excessive tiredness. You’re dragging yourself to move, when you haven’t done anything. I… read more
Hey, Could I get a quick review here, Does what I am about to write sound like fibro ? My doctor said it seems like I have it but said to get on with my life because nothing can be done about it. The problem is my life has completely stopped because of it
I will start from the beginning and see what people think
So around 2 years ago at the age of 23 I started getting some phantom twitching in my peck muscles... it was a bit intense and it was close to my heart, I actually thought I was… read more
Sounds just like Fibro. But also agree On getting tested for lyme and maybe see a neuro to rule out anything else. I know it’s terrible. It sounds like Fibro to me though. I’ve had all of those… read more
I don,t think there is a big difference except that some comes in more severe than other. everyones tolerance to pain differs but some days I wuld compare it to labour pains except you don't know when… read more
Does anyone know of a vitamin or something that will help in the mornings when after being up for an hour I can hardly keep my eyes open I'm that tired.
Patty
Thanks for the information. Ive always wondered about getting off all these meds. Before I had kids I wasn't on anything and now 17 years later I'm on a handful and seems every year or so… read more
I talked to my pain Dr today and asked her if I have CFS. She said it was possible and have my family Dr draw blood. I was reading about CFS and it sounds just like fibro. How do they tell the difference between the two?? I have almost everything they named for symptoms. Does that mean anything?
It looks like I'm very very low on vit e. We're trying 3 months of heavy duty vit e for 3 month's and more blood work . hopefully that's all it is
I have a wonderful doctor. I read an article tonight that I'm planning to share with her when I ask about an ADD medicine to help with the chronic fatigue from my fibro. Interesting study...
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I've looked at the different symptoms of both of the above and could you tell me what the difference is? Thanks in advance!
from what I have found, there are quite a few illness that have the same symptoms, which unfortunately leads to misdiagnoses.
I'm beginning to think I might have cfs but how can the difference between fibro and cfs be noticed, has anyone got both and know the difference?
I have pain everyday and fatigue everyday but fatigue is more of a concern atm
What is the main difference between FMS and CFS or are they just different diagnosis for the same thing. I'm trying to get disability after 21 years at the same job. Just can't do it anymore. I was turned down the first time which I know is the usual. I have always thought I had CFS also because sometimes the fatigue is worse than the pain, but I know all of you talk about how bad the fatigue is with just the FMS so I'm not sure. My doctor won't diagnose me with the CFS because she says they are… read more
I shake too ! I was diagnosed in 1991 with CFS . I couldn't take a shower without taking a nap afterward. It put my pregnancy in jeopardy and was retested and they said it was lower and would not… read more