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Er dr said may have fibromyalgia, migraines, widespread body pain, depression/anxiety, tingling fingers, insomnia.. could this be fibro?

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Yes: Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome. Your evaluation will help clarify whether all of this is related to your fibromyalgia. The type of symptoms you describe could well be included within the category of fibromyalgia.

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Dr. William Harris answered

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Fibromyalgia: I agree. Whole-body pain is often fibromyalgia. My priorities for treatment are 1) fix any insomnia trouble so you get restful sleep, 2) manage any anxiety/depression/mood disorders, and 3) address the pain. If you can whip #1, #2, and #3; then the other symptoms may significantly improve. A typical medication regimen may include Ambien (zolpidem) for sleep, Lexapro for mood, and ultram for pain.

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Doubt fibromyalgia: See a headache specialist. Migraineurs commonly have depression, anxiety, panic disorder, painful periods, allergies, muscle pains, and sleep disorders. Excellent treatments, both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic, are available. Go to www.Ache. Org.

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