is there a big difference between ms and fibromyalgia? i have been diagnosed with.fma but wonder about ms .

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Are there exercises I can do to if I have fibromyalgia & ms?

Answer 1

Major difference: Ms is a neurologic disorder while fm is basically one or pain and fatigue with a normal neurologic exam. The MRI in fm is normal.

Answer 2

Completely different: Only similarity is that both disorders can be associated with fatigue MS affects brain, spinal cord, optic nerves, and fibromyalgia does none of this. Not sure why you are concerned about your diagnosis, and maybe best to have comprehensive visit with your doctor.

Answer 3

Get Evaluated: Get evaluated, a complete history and physical exam, in addition tests will be ordered to rule out other causes for your symptoms.

Answer 4

Good question: To be certain, your doctors needs to test you for other "rheumatic diseases." these are conditions that mimic fibromyalgia but can be more serious and debilitating. Finally, if it is fibromyalgia, i recommend you see an md who specializes in the treatment of the condition. You will ultimately be more likely to improve.

Answer 5

Rheumatologist: ? How to know if fibromyalgia (FM) is correct diagnosis? Rheumatologists are expert at diagnosis of FM. FM is diagnosis of exclusion; laboratory & imaging studies are used to rule out other possible causes of symptoms being experienced. Diagnosis requires chronic widespread pain; including both upper & lower back regions. Depression, confused mentation, & restless sleep are common symptoms.

Answer 6

Talk With Them: There are many doctors who have a lot of experience in treating fibromyalgia. Some primary care have a special interest as well as some specialist, including rheumatologist, pain management, and physiatrist.

Answer 7

Second opinion: Fibromyalgia is a relatively common disorder so it is unlikely that your doctor does not know about it. You can always get a second opinion if you are not getting better. If you are getting better, then no need. Don't worry what the doctor really knows; the medical community knows very little about fms as it is.

Answer 8

Ask him or her: Your best bet is always to level with your physician. Ask dirctly and if you are not satisfied you can also ask would you recommend i see somebody else. We don't always have all the answers. There can be many options.

Answer 9

Do not assume: Any new symptom that is not typical for you should be discussed with your physician. Since fibromyalgia shares many common symptoms with other medical conditions, you can not assume that a new symptom is caused by fms.

Answer 10

With caution: This is a big problem with fms. There are so many other systemic symptoms that occur with fms. Monitor new symptoms and if they progress or worsen then discuss with your pcp.

Answer 11

No: Person asks if "new symptoms" occur which are already on list of fibromyalgia symptoms then can they be "ignored". No, because fibromyalgia symptoms are mostly non-specific, and a new symptom might be caused by a disorder exclusive of fibromyalgia. The doctor should be consulted about "new symptoms".

Answer 12

Fibromyalgia: Yes, the majority of cases of fibromyalgia can be turned around with the appropriate treatment program. This is not easy and not taught to the majority of our nation's doctors, but it is available. I treat these patients all the time and have a 85-90% success rate if they follow the protocols for fibromyalgia.

Answer 13

Not really: It is a chronic disease that most patients must find a way to live with. However, some patients find the symptoms go away after a while but i wouldn't count on it.

Answer 14

Yes: Fibromyalgia cure? Cause unknown, cure elusive & several consultants needed: Rheumatologist for diagnosis & FDA-approved meds. Osteopath for soft tissue diagnosis. Alternative Physician for neutriceuticals. Yoga (gentle) instructor. Aquatherapy (P.T.) instructor. Cannabis consultant & meds for pain, mood, & sleeping. Mindfulness Therapy coach. Licensed masseuse. Persons who pursued these improved.

Answer 15

Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome and is generally thought to not be 'curable'. I prefer to look for the root causes that lead to a person to have the symptoms of fibromyalgia, address these root causes as much as you can, and then yes, some people no longer carry the diagnosis. It is a perfect storm of a lot of things going wrong. Don't expect a 'magic bullet' 'cure'.

Answer 16

Fibromyalgia: Like most chronic pain syndromes, it is not at present curable but you can put it in remission. As a profession we have not done a great job of curing many things yet, we just control them and modify them. (Like high blood pressure and diabetes)

Answer 17

Fibromyalgia: Typically not curable, but controllable. Various modalities can help. www.thedocstu.com

Answer 18

No: As far as we know, no. In fact it is not felt to shorten lifespan at all. However it is a painful condition with a variety of manifestations. Its severity can range from mild where people lead completely normal lives to severe where people are significantly disabled.

Answer 19

No: Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can be challenging to treat, but it is not fatal.

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