Simple fibro/complicated fibro, simple does not progress - Fibromyalgia Message Board

Dawnsmist · 01-09-2003, 04:20 PM

In my opinion there is two types of fibromyalgia. Simple fibro (if there is nothing else wrong with the body but the general aches and pains.) Then in my opinion there is the complicated fibromyalgia. The kind that comes with other conditions from injuries or from spinal conditions. Simple fibromyalgia does not progress. (In other words you don't become crippled.) But if one is suffering with degenerative disc disease of the spine, spinal spurs, and/or bulging discs or herniated discs, the fibromyalgia will progress. Spinal spurs "dig into nerves" causing pain. Bulging discs aggrivate nerves and muscles causing the general aches and pains. I wonder who has the simple fibromyalgia and who has the complicated fibromyalgia? Those of you who are lucky to find relief of pain are so lucky. Some of us will need surgery which may or may not help. In my case I think the fibromyalgia came after the other problems because I felt so good in my 20's and 30's. Anyone else think there is some truth to this thought? Thanks for opinions. Dawnsmist

DecLady · 01-10-2003, 06:56 AM

I would say that what I have is simple..I really don't have extenuating pain...just basic, run of the mill(!!!LOL) aches of Fibro that migrates...and fits all the classic descriptions. When I read about what others describe...I always think that there must be additional factors.

Raven · 01-10-2003, 10:36 AM

Hi Dawnmist,
I would agree that there are different forms of FM. I personally have FM/CMP/CFS and a few other problems like Lyme Disease, S-Lupus and with all those I have Migraine headaches almost daily severe pain daily spasms almost daily, tremors often, IBS, Dizziness,ect. I believe I have a bad case of it. I have also noticed I am getting worse, after I lost my dad I started having a lot more pain. When my daughter's( 8yr old) cat died after a terrible illness I was upset for her and feel so bad for the cat sufferring, I even feel quilty! When My daughter was treated badly at school by her teachers because she had a handicap it torn me up inside. I fought the school like crazy and didn't get anywhere. Now the stress of an abusive husband and teaching my child at home has taken its toll. I know stress is a BIG factor. If we can reduce it things may be less severe. Raven

Dawnsmist · 01-10-2003, 03:20 PM

Thanks for the responses everyone. I have a sister-in-law that has done home teaching off and on for some time. I e-mailed her about the stress of it for you some time ago Raven, but she never resonded. I know she was very very busy trying to do that at home. She was well but in grief as her husband passed away prior to that in a car accident. I was hoping to be able to help you in some way!
Right now I am so confused as to what therapy to do for myself. The only thing I have under control right now is the fibro-fog. It is better now since I have been back on the Evista for menopause. The rest of my body symptoms are the same. Pain all day. I am sure we are all keeping an eye on the colostrum treatment--I sure would like to know what to do. My doctor is willing to try things now for me...as you can see by the other posts--try Low Dose Naltrexone? In that I have to stop my sleeping pill, and Ultram. Guiafenesen? Have to be careful of so many products...Colostrum?
Anyway, right now it is just pills and more pills and since my back is a mess---I really wonder what the future holds for us. I am very happy for those that get relief. Yes, stress of any kind really affects the pain cycle with fibro. My own family can drive me up the wall in a few minutes and I hate being so short tempered. And then the guilt sets in. Lord, give us a break! Thank goodness for the freedom of speech and the freedom to write what we think. Dawnsmist

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vegas nerve · 01-30-2003, 07:39 PM

HI Dawnsmist,
I think you are so right. I have had FM for several years and just when I think I have leveled out with the symptoms, they either get worse or new ones appear. I see my self going down hill towards a wheel chair in the future. I think that is genetics. We already have it and then some accident or trauma ignites a whirl wind of problems. You mentioned being short tempored with your family. Please look at my post, titled irritability caused by FMS.