tuktu
04-25-2007, 06:25 PM
Hello. I am new here and after trawling the internet for ideas on what might be wrong with me, I think Fibromyalgia seems to come the closest. I would like to push my doctor for a proper diagnosis but I dont want to come across as a total hypochondriac. I have been referred to a physiotherapist for neck and elbow pains and a blood test showed that my iron levels were low-ish and that this could be the cause of my fatigue. However, I am a relatively fit 33 year old and I am sure it can not be normal for me to feel the way I do every day. My symptoms are as follows
Constant pain in my elbows and neck and sometimes my knees. My elbows are extremely sore to touch and at times the pain is so bad I cant carry things.
Constantly feeling tired
Wake up in the mornings with an all over achy feeling (we got a new memory foam mattress which has not seemed to help me)
Often get a fluey feeling that never develops into flu
Suffered from anxiety and panic attacks in the past
Burning sensation in my feet (not very often)
Burning sensation down my leg (this has happened a few times recently and really scared me)
Sensitivity to flashing lights and strong smells like bleach
Other things like cold extremities, mixing up words, brain fog etc
The symptoms all come and go (except the fatigue and muscle ache) and are not debilitating, however, I am fed up with constantly feeling achy and tired. Do you think it could be worth me asking my doctor to check for Fibromyalgia?
On another note I was interested to see what people had to say about aspartame in diet drinks. I have noticed that I often get a sore throat and feel worse after I drink a diet soda.
Any thoughts appreciated and great to find a board with so much help and advice.
Constant pain in my elbows and neck and sometimes my knees. My elbows are extremely sore to touch and at times the pain is so bad I cant carry things.
Constantly feeling tired
Wake up in the mornings with an all over achy feeling (we got a new memory foam mattress which has not seemed to help me)
Often get a fluey feeling that never develops into flu
Suffered from anxiety and panic attacks in the past
Burning sensation in my feet (not very often)
Burning sensation down my leg (this has happened a few times recently and really scared me)
Sensitivity to flashing lights and strong smells like bleach
Other things like cold extremities, mixing up words, brain fog etc
The symptoms all come and go (except the fatigue and muscle ache) and are not debilitating, however, I am fed up with constantly feeling achy and tired. Do you think it could be worth me asking my doctor to check for Fibromyalgia?
On another note I was interested to see what people had to say about aspartame in diet drinks. I have noticed that I often get a sore throat and feel worse after I drink a diet soda.
Any thoughts appreciated and great to find a board with so much help and advice.