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Has Anyone Read Good Books That Help You Or Your Family Fully Understand Fibromyalgia And How To Cope? Not Too Long Or Outdated But A Good.
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Hello it seems we can research something different on fibromyalgia everyday. Not all doctors believe the same on it . This platform is very informative πŸ‘Œ πŸ‘ πŸ‘.
Best wishes ❀️
Marjorie

Where Can I Contribute To Reseach Data
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I've had severe F/m for 60years. I am retired Reg Nurse. Where are there questionnaires for contributing to research pls?

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What Causes Fibromyalgia? Read Article...
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I found it with your reference to NFA many thx!

How Do You Diagnose Fibromyalgia
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How do you diagnose fibromyalgia?
How do you know its not ME, Lupus, or Limes, or Guillain Barre Syndrome?
Had blood tests done, and all come back negative.
All the signs and symptoms could be any of the above.

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Same

Tender Points Along Ribs?
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I have several tender points along my ribs on both sides of my body. Even though I have had costochronditis for years, I don’t remember having tender points at this location.. has anyone ever heard of this?

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Yes, masseuse thought muscles between the ribs..
It's chronic for me.

Would Someone Please Explain This, Is Fibro Autoimmune Or Not?
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I found a question and answer on Google that just doesn't make sense to me. First I read that it may be different in different people,, meaning (?} that it could be autoimmune. Then it says Fibro is not autoimmune, which I thought it is. So, here's Google's answer.

Is fibromyalgia autoimmune or neurological?

They may be different in different people. Current research suggests involvement of the nervous system, particularly the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Fibromyalgia is… read more

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From what I understand it is not autoimmune. It is neurological and muscular. But, I am no expert.

Has Anyone Else Also Been Diagnosed With Raynauds Syndrome Along With Your Fibro?
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I was also diagnosed with Raynauds Syndrome and im just wondering if this is a common thing with Fibro
or something that maybe aggravated by my Fibro

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I got diagnosed with raynauds disease 12 years ago have been on medicarion since for it and just in september diagnosed wih fibro xxxx.

Can Fibromyalgia Be Passed Down To Kids?
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My husband and I are starting the IVF process and I want to know if I can pass fibromyalgia on to my kids? and if I do become pregnant will my fibromyalgia get worse?

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I agree, find another rheumatologist! They’re the ones who know all about this disease. Are you sure he’s not an MD? ❣️

Autoimmune/Fibromyalgia
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Hello everyone I have a question is Fibromyalgia considered an autoimmune disease?

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No. It's a syndrome

Has Anyone With Fibromyalgia Been Diagnosed With Sjogrens Syndrome?
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Sjogrens Syndrome is an autoimmune disease

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Yes I was diagnosed a year ago before being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. They said it was secondary to my psoriatic arthritis. Extremely dry eyes, mouth ,lips.

Restless Legs
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Does anyone know why this comes on every evening. ..It's even in the soles of my feet. Is there anything I can do to help it?
I would be interested in anything that has helped others. ....Thanks in advance x

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Thanks Erin.