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Has anyone else’s fibromyalgia causes them to faint and or pass out .

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cortland, NY

I hate living with fibromyalgia I can no longer do anything physical, most times I can’t even sit up . This is crazy nasty crap .

March 3
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A MyFibroTeam Member

I get bad moments of being lightheaded or dizzy I have had a few accidents because of it this is the worst 3. I fell down the stairs broke my ankle it took a year to heel, I fell down the stairs and tore my tendons and ligament in my ankle I am still having issues with this ankle 7 years later! I need surgery but I will be waiting a while! 3rd time i fell out of the bath almost hit my head on the loo put my arm down I badly misplaced and broke it I ended up having surgery I now have a metal plate. It is not fun so I feel your pain! Luckily in October I moved into a ground floor flat with a step in shower so no stairs or bath to climb I also suffer from migranes more when I am feeling lightheaded and dizzy not sleeping or being poorly seems to bring it on for me!

March 3
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi Trevor, chronic fatigue is no joke, sorry to hear of your pain, If you haven’t already, have a look into POTS, I was diagnosed last year and explains a lot. This can cause fainting and/or presyncope, and is closely associated with Fibromyalgia. Best wishes

March 3
MyFibroTeam

Does fibromyalgia cause fainting or passing out?

While fainting isn't commonly discussed as a primary fibromyalgia symptom in the available information, the extreme fatigue you're experiencing is very real and shared by many others with fibro.

MyFibroTeam members describe fatigue that makes even basic activities feel Show Full Answer

Does fibromyalgia cause fainting or passing out?

While fainting isn't commonly discussed as a primary fibromyalgia symptom in the available information, the extreme fatigue you're experiencing is very real and shared by many others with fibro.

MyFibroTeam members describe fatigue that makes even basic activities feel impossible. One member shared, "I seem to get daily fatigue around 6:15 to 7 p.m., where I cannot keep my eyes open. Sometimes, I can barely get out of bed." Another said the fatigue "feels like you are walking through molasses or it feels like the earth's core is pulling you down."

The inability to sit up or do physical activities you're experiencing sounds severe. This level of debilitating fatigue affects about 76 percent of people with fibromyalgia.

What might be causing this:

- Brain changes that affect how your body interprets exertion
- Poor sleep quality or sleep disorders like sleep apnea
- Muscles that don't work efficiently and require more energy
- Disrupted melatonin production affecting your body's rhythms

It's really important to talk to your doctor about these fainting episodes and extreme weakness. Sometimes fatigue can be caused by other conditions like anemia or depression that need separate treatment. Your healthcare provider can help determine what's happening and explore treatment options.

March 3

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