What is Fribromyalgia? Does it run in families...my grandmother had it could I get it easier than others?

Question

I wanted to know what Fribromyalagia really was, I already have a lot of pain in my back and neck, and my wrists ache really bad sometimes worse than other days, oh yeah it feels like my wrists build up pressure then need to pop or be popped. Is this like a symptom for something worse to come? I am only 26 years old and I feel like I am falling apart. And my wrists have been hurting long before I picked up the whole computer thing. Is this Fribromyalgia? Like I stated before my granmother had it and one of my aunts too. Can anyone out there answer my Q's? Thanks a bunch for the help guys.

Answer 1

Fibromyalgia can have a familial connection. My grandmother had it, before they had a name for it. I have it and so does my brother. More women than men tend to have fibro. It feels like the flu in your muscles and you are exhausted too. There are a number of points that if a physician is testing you for fibro if they touch them, they will just about have to peel you off the ceiling. There are things you can do to feel better. One thing in particular, although it is classified as an autoimmune disorder- I believe it is a liver disorder. When I did a liver detox, I felt MUCH better then
B vitamins have helped me after that. There are at least 3 stages of Fibro- Stage 1 is mild, Stage 2 is moderate (still functioning) and Stage 3 is pretty much bedridden. Check on your family history of other medical problems as well. Is there diabetes in the family? Lupus? Other autoimmune disorders? This information is important for the physician that treats you.

Per Mayo Clinic these are the signs and symptoms.
Signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia can vary, depending on the weather, stress, physical activity or even the time of day. Common signs and symptoms include:

Widespread pain. Fibromyalgia is characterized by pain in specific areas of your body when pressure is applied, including the back of your head, upper back and neck, upper chest, elbows, hips and knees. The pain generally persists for months at a time and is often accompanied by stiffness.
Fatigue and sleep disturbances. People with fibromyalgia often wake up tired and unrefreshed even though they seem to get plenty of sleep. Some studies suggest that this sleep problem is the result of a sleep disorder called alpha wave interrupted sleep pattern, a condition in which deep sleep is frequently interrupted by bursts of brain activity similar to wakefulness. So people with fibromyalgia miss the deep restorative stage of sleep. Nighttime muscle spasms in your legs and restless legs syndrome also may be associated with fibromyalgia.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain and bloating associated with IBS are common in people with fibromyalgia.
Headaches and facial pain. Many people who have fibromyalgia also have headaches and facial pain that may be related to tenderness or stiffness in their neck and shoulders. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, which affects the jaw joints and surrounding muscles, is also common in people with fibromyalgia.
Heightened sensitivity. It's common for people with fibromyalgia to report being sensitive to odors, noises, bright lights and touch.
Other common signs and symptoms include:

Depression
Numbness or tingling sensations in the hands and feet (paresthesia)
Difficulty concentrating
Mood changes
Chest pain
Irritable bladder
Dry eyes, skin and mouth
Painful menstrual periods
Dizziness
Anxiety

Information on how to cope with fibro at: www.fmnetnews.com

Answer 2

Fibro is considered an auto/immune condition which in simple terms means the body is turning on itself.
I have it and Yes it does appear that it runs in family but frankly not much is known.

There are a whole bunch of theorys out there and even more people claiming to have a cure.
Well there isnt a cure and it is not an inflamatory disease. Nor is it the result of of being depressed or lack of exercise.

Fibro is a real condition that causes chronic pain and loss of function.
Some Docs have done a diservice to those that really have this as it became fashionable for them to DX everyone as having Fibro when the doc couldnt figure out what was wrong with their pt.

It many cases Fibro will occur after a triggering event like another illness or accident. In my case it was a result of Lyme disease.

One of the largest issues for those with Fibro is the lack of restoritive sleep. Sleep is the bodies way of restoration and FM pts lack this ability in many cases.

Your popping wrists , back and neck pain do not sound like FM but more possibly an arthritic condition. The only way to know is to see a Doctor.

Answer 3

I don't see how it can run in families , since it seems to be one of those "new" ailments nobody heard of 10 years ago . I'm sure the pain is real to those who suffer , but what I seem to notice that is one common denominator ( in the few I have heard of who say they have it ) is, it shows up a lot in those who do not get much exercise -or those - who might be depressed . I heard a few people say that they were told they had fibromyalgia , when nothing else could be found . These are just my observations of those who did say they had it . Based on what I've heard , I don't know if "it" is actually a documented disease with specifics . It seems to be a general feeling of the blahs .
As for your back & wrist..since you are on your computer - maybe you need to raise your keyboard to better support your wrists and get a chair that supports your back a little better .
P.S. The spell-checker does not recognise "fibromyalgia" ...

Answer 4

Fibromyalgia often runs in families, especially the females. The symptoms you are having are fairly general and can be a variety of things. Especially if you consider that it is a inflammatory/immune disease, which is part of a larger family of diseases. They have found that if you have any of the diseases in that group in your family, you are more likely to get any disease in that group, not just the one your mom or aunt has.

Check out this website for reliable information about the disease: http://www.fmaware.org/

Also, Mary Shomon is considered the guru of these conditions and has written many books. She also has free information listed on about.com. You may want to start there. She has posted quizes that I found to be really helpful.

Answer 5

Fibromylgia is muscle pain caused by scarring of the muscle fibers. I have not heard of it being hereditary. It can be caused by an injury. Or it can be caused by persistent muscle tension over long periods of time. I suggest you go to a chiropractor for your muscle pain. It sounds as if it results from joints being slightly misaligned, that's why "popping" them makes them feel better for a while. Maybe you don't have fibromyalgia, but you have pain, and it needs treatment.

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Answer 7

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