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Is Severe Pain In Legs And Arms A Symptom Of Fibromyalgia?

I am just researching the symptoms. I have Spondylitis and my mom had fibermyalgia. I am having sore muscles all the time.. that I discovered while going to PT for my hips and back and leg pain. I have had 2 back surgeries already and just am trying to deal with pain without more surgery. The pain doctor got me to have cortisone shot in my back that helped greatly but I still have other pain I started realizing once the big pain got temporarily fixed. I am trying to build core strength but the exercises kill me and when he pushes anywhere on my body it hurts. It hurts to roll over to get up. Right now my arms and legs hurt and it isn t just the joints. I am thinking my muscles hurt all the time anymore, maybe I have FiberMialgia. My email is
Mon, 16 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if severe pain in legs and arms a symptom of fibromyalgia . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle spasm , cervical spondylosis, TMJ problem or nerve compression . But in your case the symptoms are due to fibromyalgia. For now stay calm , take ibuprofen , apply warm compresses to shoulder and arm , do light stretching exercises under expert or acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and take proper rest. Trapezius muscle trigger point can also cause such symptoms . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with nerve conduction test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , nerve supplement along with physical therapy . In some cases doctor may recommend surgery or acupuncture .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Severe Pain In Legs And Arms A Symptom Of Fibromyalgia?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if severe pain in legs and arms a symptom of fibromyalgia . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle spasm , cervical spondylosis, TMJ problem or nerve compression . But in your case the symptoms are due to fibromyalgia. For now stay calm , take ibuprofen , apply warm compresses to shoulder and arm , do light stretching exercises under expert or acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and take proper rest. Trapezius muscle trigger point can also cause such symptoms . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with nerve conduction test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , nerve supplement along with physical therapy . In some cases doctor may recommend surgery or acupuncture . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari