The List Again

Original post back in February. As requested I am reposting for the newer readers. I apolgoize for the delay, it has been a busy few days!

Take care, my friends,
Gin

This list is posted on about.com but has been meshed with a couple of other claims to Fibro symptoms to try to make it even more complete. I love that website as some of you know. It also has a GREAT Fibro community ,though sometimes there are a few depressing people there. The Board Guide does her job well, so its a pleasant support group for the most part. Check them out: http://forums.about.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?nav=messages&webtag=ab-chronicfatig

Without further ado, for your convenience, here's the "Monster Fibro Symptom List".


General Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Delayed reactions to physical exertion or stressful events
Other family members with fibromyalgia
Sweats
Unexplained weight gain or loss
Cravings for carbohydrate and chocolate
Headaches/Migraines



Muscle & Tissue-Related Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Pain that ranges from mild to severe, and may move around the body
Morning stiffness
Muscle twitches
Diffuse swelling
Fibrocystic (lumpy, tender) breasts (as an overlapping condition)



Sinus & Allergy-Related Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Allergies
Post nasal drip
Runny nose
Sinusitis
Mold & yeast sensitivity
Shortness of breath
Earaches & itchy ears
Ringing ears (tinitis)
Thick secretions



Sleep-Related Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Light and/or broken sleep pattern with unrefreshing sleep
Fatigue
Sleep starts (falling sensations)
Twitchy muscles at night
Teeth grinding (bruxism)



Reproductive Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Menstrual problems
PMS (as an overlapping condition)
Loss of libido
Impotence



Abdominal & Digestive Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Bloating & nausea
Abdominal cramps
Pelvic pain
Irritable bowel syndrome (as an overlapping condition)



Urinary frequency Cognitive (fibrofog) Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Difficulty speaking known words
Directional disorientation
Loss of ability to distinguish some shades of colors
Short-term memory impairment
Confusion
Trouble concentrating
Staring into space before brain "kicks in"
Inability to recognize familiar surroundings



Sensory Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Sensitivity to odors
Sensitivity to pressure changes, temperature & humidity
Sensitivity to light
Sensitivity to noise
Night driving difficulty
Sensory overload Paresthesias in the upper limbs(tingling or burning sensations)



Emotional Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Panic attacks
Depression (as an overlapping condition)
Tendency to cry easily
Free-floating anxiety (not associated with situation or object)
Mood swings
Unaccountable irritability


Heart-Related Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Mitral valve prolapse (as an overlapping condition)
Rapid, fluttery, irregular heartbeat
Pain that mimics heart attack, frequently from costochondritis (as an overlapping condition)



Skin, Hair & Nail-Related Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Pronounced nail ridges (Lack of whitish moons on fingers but dramatic on thumbs)
Nails that curve under
Mottled skin
Bruising or scarring easily
Hair loss (temporary)
Tissue overgrowth (non-cancerous tumors, ingrown hairs, heavy and splitting cuticles, adhesions)
Itchy skin


Miscellaneous Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Hemorrhoids
Nose bleeds