Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Infographic

The Early Symptoms and common misdiagnoses of Fibromyaglia

Fibro Fog – Short-term memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and a general loss of mental clarity.

Sleep Disorders – Insomnia, waking mid-sleep in pain, waking up tired and unrested, sleep apnea.

Depression and Anxiety

Migraines – Nausea, sensitivity to light, noise and temperature

Jaw and Facial Tenderness

Chronic Muscle Pain – Muscle spasms, cramps, tightness, weakness, and excessive pain after exercise.

Numbness or Tingling in the Limbs

Fatigue– General decreased energy and reduced tolerance for exercise.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea or constipation.

Painful Menstrual Cycle

Time of Day – Symptons vary widely upon time of day, weather conditions and human factors.

Common Misdiagnoses

There is no direct test to diagnose Fibromyalgia. The aver fibro case takes an average of 5 years to receive an accurate diagnosis. Common misdiagnoses include:

– Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
– Lupus
– Depression
– Rheumatoid Arthritis
– Myofascial Pain Syndrome
– Reflex Sympathetic dystrophy
– Infectious diseases: Hepatitis, AIDS
– Hypothyroidism