Strange... my neck, the muscles on the sides... not the back, or shoulders... and not a sore throat ???

Question

This is just really strange I think.... I have had my share of tension headaches... my shoulders and the back of my neck, you know.... but this is really wild. It hurts... been lingering around a week or so. Almost feels achey (if that's a word) like when you get sick, the flu or something... but it's not that... it's just constant sore muscles on both sides of my neck.... additionally I have been sore in my arms... upper and lower, like my forearms ?? I've done nothing out of the norm as far as working out or anything.... oh and my feet too... my feet are really tired so much... this is all so "out of the blue". Maybe there's nothing to it, but it's lasted a while now, just wondered if anyone had anything intelligent to throw in. :) Thanks ya'll.

Answer 1

This is the way that Fibromyalgia starts on most people.

Here is a brief list of common symptoms of this disease:

Chronic pain throughout the body
Burning, numbness and tingling
Tenderness when pressure is placed on or around the neck, elbows, hips, thighs and knees.
Sleep disorders
Chronic fatigue or exhaustion
Depression
Anxiety
Facial Pain
Jaw Pain (TMJ)
Memory Loss
Irritable Bowel
Tension or Migraine Headaches
High sensitivity to foods and medications (allergic type reaction).
Minimal tolerance to heat and cold
High sensitivity to bright lights and sounds
Hair Loss

Because symptoms develop gradually, this disease is often misdiagnosed. It is often diagnosed as a repetitive strain injury; sleep disorder condition, irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis or any other type of medical problem. Based on the American College of Rheumatology a person is diagnosed with Fibromylagia when he or she suffers pain throughout the body for at least three months and has 11 out of 18 tender points present.

If this sounds like what you have you need to see a doctor of rheumatology for a diagnosis and help.

Answer 2

Have you had any injuries or cuts? Maybe you have allergies and something else, no idea what though. When is the last time you had a tetanus shot? Maybe it could be that? I would just go to the doctor and explain everything, they can do tests to figure out what is wrong. Just write everything down beforehand so you don't forget something. They won't think you are crazy or anything, just explain it and they will help. Good luck!