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Is it possible to get fibromyalgia at 18? i recently was diagnosed with gerd and i have a headache along with joint stiffness and diarrhea. help plz!

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes and no: Fibromyalgia is not a real well understood disease. It typically involves the muscles and fascia rather than causing joint stiffness. You might want to see a rheumatologist to be screened for an inflammatory arthritic condition, some of which can be associated with GI problems as well.

Answered 1/12/2015

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A member asked:

Is it possible to get fibromyalgia at 18? i recently was diagnosed with gerd and i have a headache along with joint stiffness and diarrhea. help plz!

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