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Have any other patients with fibromyalgia memtioned about memory and concentration problems and difficulty breathing and poor balance?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Possible depression: The symptoms that you list are commonly associated with depression and anxiety. Fibromyalgia is commonly associated with those problems and, if it is, it is not likely to improve unless those problems are successfully treated. You need to see a mental health professional.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Fibromyalgia ; Mood: Research has found a link between fibromyalgia and depression. It sounds like you are experiencing symptoms of depression (difficulty remembering and concentrating). I recommend consulting with your doctor treating your fibromyalgia regarding your memory and concentration problems; as well as your difficulty breathing and poor balance which is probably related to your anxiety about fibromyalgia.

Answered 4/4/2014

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Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

No: Fibromyalgia. Often has poor sleepmquality associated with it. That may cause some of the symptoms you described. They are not generally primary issues.

Answered 3/29/2014

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