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Symptom question

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Irvine, CA

Hi , I have Lyme disease but I'm wondering if I might also have fibromyalgia.
I'm wondering if bugs crawling sensation, or like a piece of hair is on skin, being stung in random places, vibration in legs and feet and feeling of electrical feeling in random places .

October 27, 2017
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Members shared their experiences navigating the confusing overlap between Lyme disease and fibromyalgia symptoms, with several describing... Read more

Members shared their experiences navigating the confusing overlap between Lyme disease and fibromyalgia symptoms, with several describing sensations like bugs crawling on skin, electrical shocks, and leg vibrations as common to both conditions. Many members expressed frustration with the diagnostic process, noting that standard blood tests often miss Lyme disease, requiring expensive specialized testing through Lyme-literate doctors, and that some people initially diagnosed with fibromyalgia later found relief after Lyme treatment. A recurring theme was the exhausting challenge of distinguishing which condition is causing which symptom, the lack of understanding from both medical professionals and others, and the importance of seeking proper testing to avoid treating the wrong condition.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I was diagnosed with Lyme disease at first I had all of the symptoms the bite,the rash all of it but blood tests didn't show it but the blood tests you get from a gp won't show it anyway so after a couple of years with varying symptoms daily they diagnosed fibro and ME . .either way you just have to get on with it and hope for the good days!

October 27, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Fibro is like that for sure. It's the nerves doing their little spasms.

November 3, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have that too and have Lyme disease but I'm tired of blaming all my symptoms on lyme if it could be something else . It's so hard to tell what's what anymore.

October 28, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

9 feel like firecrackers going off to my legs and my whole body like the 1st of July I don't know if Lyme disease has anything to do with it at times I just want to cut my legs off they hurt so bad I can just stay out of that came and also you have people out there that's ignorant that don't understand what you're going through

October 28, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

But I know a lot of people get misdiagnosed with fibromyalgia when they really have lyme and after treatment they are fine . Can't hurt to look into it.

October 28, 2017

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