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Can fibromyalgia cause you to drop things a lot?

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No: Fibromyalgia is not associated with weakness or problems with coordination.

Answered 3/1/2015

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

It's on the list: Here's a long, long list of possible symptoms. These are also possibly unrelated to fibro and certainly more than a few would be needed to build a belief that you have this condition: http://www.fibromyalgiawesternaustralia.com/Docs%20for%20Download%20Page/The%20ridiculously%20long%20list%20of%20Fibro%20symptoms.pdf Best!

Answered 5/29/2016

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Yes: ? If fibromyalgia can cause unilateral hand weakness. I noted not insignificant portion of FM sufferers w. concomitant Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, which can include mechanical impingement of brachial neurovascular bundle, associated ipsilateral hand weakness & even expressions of Reynaud's Syndrome symptoms. Both motor & autonomic nerves transit costo-clavicular dimension, i.e., Thoracic Outlet.

Answered 8/16/2015

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