I'm thinking I'm beginning to fall apart. I'm tired of feeling like I am

[onecent]

a hypochondriac to my relatives and friends.

I was put on a new blood pressure medicine because I was having heart palpitations....Norvasc.

I don't see by reading up on Norvasc that aches and pains of muscles or limbs, are a symptom.

I can barely walk up our stairs, get out of our car. My whole entire body just plain ACHES.

I read up a little of fibromyalgia, and I am not familiar with this. My son, who is a chiropractor (holistic type is in Manila), but says everyone has some form of fibromyalgia. Seems like I'm retaining liquid, having to take my water pills and potassium lately.

Anyone have any ideas.

Thanks

[mopinko]

1. where does it hurt, exactly

find a chart of fibro pain points, and compare.
but, you should call your doc.

[Pharaoh]

2. You are not alone

I wish I could feel good again!!!!!!!!!

[nashville_brook]

3. i've never heard that "everyone" has FM -- but i understand the total ACHE

my fibro is kicking up right now with a cold front. ive got the total-body ache and fatigue.

to me, aches are more troublesome than flat-out pain because there's a transient quality. you're not in "screaming" pain, even though you're in so much general pain you want to scream. people think you look fine, and so they can't empathize with you. i get crushing fatigue with the ache, so doing normal stuff requires a herculean effort. it's a disease of frustration.

check out what this website says about costochrondritis. this might jibe. :hugs:


http://www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org/fibromyalgia_chest_symptoms.html

Symptoms of Costochondritis
If you have fibromyalgia, be on the lookout for these costochondritis symptoms:

* sharp, stabbing pain in the front of the chest
* ribs that are sore to the touch
* pain on the left or right side of the chest
* upper chest pains
* burning pain in the ribs
* pain that radiates up the back of the neck and shoulders
* pain in your chest when you sneeze or cough
* pain that increases with activity, exertion, or deep breathing
* pain that decreases with rest, movement, or slow breathing

Costochondritis is also associated with other, secondary symptoms. These include:

* rapid heart rate
* irregular heart rate
* shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

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