do fibromyalgia have anything to do with the medical term ms?

Answer 1

No they are different disorders. Fibromyalgia has been classified as a rheumatic disorder but is actually a problem of the central nervous system. I found the following article very informative in explaining exactly what is happening with people diagnosed with fibromyalgia:

http://www.fmpartnership.org/Lavin%20article.htm

There actually is a blood test for fibromyalgia which is in FDA testing . Read about it here:

http://www.fms-help.com/lab.htm

There are patients who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia that end up having been misdiagnosed and later advance to MS.

Answer 2

Muscle aches and pains are normal especially after exercise. Fibromyalgia can be caused by many diseases and infections. Fibromyalgia will make you very tired all the time. Your pain could also be caused by your anxiety regarding your condition. Go see the doctor it will be money well spent to ease your mind. If you are healthy it will be helpful for him to have a baseline over time. Make sure you visit at least once a year for preventative care. A small problem can become a very big problem if you ignore it. My doctor charges $35 a visit for his patients that are unable to afford insurance and he is excellent. I have learned a lot from him. Please stay away from the research you first year med student. You'll give yourself the symptoms. Record your symptoms accurately, over time, on paper. That is what will help you and your doctor. Try not to be dramatic or use overly complex wording to describe what you feel. Use your own words. Your doctor will be able to communicate more effectively with you if you are yourself and not influenced by outside sources. Take care. You are worth it.

Answer 3

No. Fibromyalgia is thought to be a neurological disorder and despite a previous answer, has nothing to do with arthritis. Arthritis is a degenerative disorder, while fibro is not. There are many studies being done because it's also thought to be a sleep disorder. You can search the internet for relevant articles by H. Moldofsky, M. Scharf, N. Feldman, A. Holman, T. Swick, P. Wood to name a few.

Answer 4

NO. MS is another type of neuological disorder. Fibromyalgia is similar and hs similar symptems. Thats all I know I have MS not Fibromyalgia.. Good Luck!!!

Answer 5

MS is a degenerative disease. Fibromyalgia is best described as a chronic pain condition. They are in separate classes of illness. Both do involve the musculoskeletal system however.

Answer 6

Fibromyalgia is associated with arthritis, while MS is associated with Multiple Sclerosis, two completely different diseases.

Answer 7

NO ITS USUALLY THE CATCH ALL DX. WHEN ALL THE TEST COME BACK NEG. BUT ALL THE PAIN, STIFFNESS, ARE STILL THERE. THERE ARE SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PEOPLE WITH FIBROMYALGIA. TEST SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE TO RULE OUT M.S. OR LUPUS.