I know everyone is different but... it's also nice to hear when we're the same - Fibromyalgia Message Board

UT_mom · 11-12-2004, 03:24 AM

Hi everyone,
I was just wondering if anyone sounded like me. I read about the pain so many of you are in and my heart really goes out to you. I know we all suffer to different degrees. My biggest problem however even though I have pain every day is the fatigue. Is this the number one symptom for anyone else? I also have much more pain in my joints than in my muscles? Is there anyone else out there who experiences their FMS in this way? I know we're all different but sometimes I feel like this doesn't "fit" me and so its always reassuring to hear someone say, "yeah, me too". I guess that's the whole point of these boards right?
Thanks so much!!
Shawnee

Lady_wreckage · 11-12-2004, 04:21 AM

I actually feel so comforted and relieved to know that there are other people who have problems much worse than mine. By the way, I'm new here... and this seems like a good place for some comfort.

PKPopcorn · 11-12-2004, 07:24 AM

I also have more pain in my joints than my muscles and my biggest complaint is fatigue. I have the desire and the drive to do things, but my body refuses to cooperate with me! It gets so frustrating! Lately my biggest complaint is TMJ - sore jaw, neck knots, and headaches!

On another note, I find it very reassuring that I am not alone with FMS. There are others who understand what I go through. I am very fortunate to have a very understanding and compassionate husband. My boss is also very understanding - which is a huge blessing. Of all the people I know, no one has FM, but about a third of them personally know someone else who has FM. It is wierd that I have never personally met another FM sufferer.

Sarah

apriltones · 11-12-2004, 03:06 PM

hi there, i have fatigue,tingling private regions, (hope thats not too personal, )its very distressing,migraines,shooting pains,aching neck,shoulders, there my worst symptoms!! april xx

twanger · 11-12-2004, 03:21 PM

I have pains almost constantly. They do not occur in the same spot all the time. These pains just move around my body. In addition, some days I have tons of energy and try to do too much in order to make up for the days that I could not do anything.

Then, I have to face days of fatigue where I want to do something but I can't because of the fatigue. On those days, my muscles or joints ( I have both) don't hurt as much. I guesss that we have a mixture of Fibro and CFS. At one time, these two diseases were considered one and the same.