i have been diagnosed with fibromylgia, about 6 years now has anyone have symptoms of balance unstable or fall
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I have vertigo from a heavy dose of chemotherapy I received.  It was an "unfortunate" side-effect.\nThere is physical therapy for balance.  It is called Vestibular Therapy.  Ask your doctor to write a script for it.  Call the hospitals near you, and ask for the physical therapy doctor. Ask specifically if they treat unsteady balance, and how often.  You want someone who has a lot of experience with balance.  Try to find a friend or someone in your support group willing to drive you there 2 days a week. I had the American Cancer Society volunteers take me to the hospital for therapy. \nDo it soon!  The therapist said that the longer you wait for treatment, the less they can help you.\nGod bless!
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you could have something like resless leg syndrome. so I would see a doctor. It really could be a lot of things.
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it is possible that your fibromyalgia is the key culprit to the deterioration of your body, I hate to hear that you have that because from what I have read about it, it is a terrible disease. I hope you find out what the cause is but my guess would be the fibromyalgia. Take Care and God Bless
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Fatigue is a common symptom.  Dizziness or balance difficulties and a general feeling of malaise often occur.  Most affected people have a low grade fever at some point.  The problem is that symptoms vary widely depending on what kind of autoimmune disorder a person has.  Here's a good website for further information.
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You need to go to the doctor.  There are a number of things that could be wrong: thyroid, fibromyalgia, etc.  You need an MD to make a diagnosis.
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Yeah...turns out I have Menieres Disease and a clotting disorder called Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome....got on aspirin and Coumadin and things have gotten much better.  \n\nSee the links below for more information.
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I have had Fibro since I was 16, actually 20 years now. It does sound like you have some of the symptoms. I am also wondering if you may have Rhuematiod Arthritis because of the joint involvement. Your headaches may actually be Cluster Headaches if they continue to reoccur frequently and you have a sharp pain around one eye. My clusters usually sit in the back of my head until a spike hits me in the eye (what it feels like). Also, these conditions can co-exist (you can have them both). I don't believe I have ever taken Accutane.\nFibromyalgia associated syndromes\n\nIt is not unusual for fibromyalgia patients to have an array of bodily complaints other than musculoskeletal pain. It is now thought that these symptoms are a result of the abnormal sensory processing – as described in the previous section. Recognition and treatment of these associated problems are important in the overall management of your fibromyalgia. \n\nNon-restorative sleep\nCognitive dysfunction\nChronic fatigue\nCold intolerance\nRestless leg syndrome\nMultiple sensitivities\nIrritable bowel syndrome\nDizziness\nIrritable bladder syndrome\nNeurally mediated hypotension\n\n1. Chronic fatigue: The common treatable cause of chronic fatigue in fibromyalgia patients are: (1) inappropriate dosing of medications (TCAs, drugs with antihistamine actions, benzodiazapines etc.), (2) depression, (3) aerobic deconditioning, (3) a primary sleep disorder (e.g. sleep apnea), (4) non-restorative sleep (see above) and (5) neurally mediated hypotension (see below). A new drug called Provigil is of some help when used intermittently for management of fatigue.\n\n2. Restless leg syndrome: This strictly refers to daytime (usually maximal in the evening) symptoms of (1) unusual sensations in the lower limbs (but can occur in arms or even scalp) that are often described as paresthesia (numbness, tingling, itching, muscle crawling) and (2) a restlessness, in that stretching or walking eases the sensory symptoms. This daytime symptomatology is nearly always accompanied by a sleep disorder - now referred to as periodic limb movement disorder (formerly nocturnal myoclonus). Treatment is simple and very effective – DOPA / Levodopa (Sinemet) in an early evening dose of 10/100 (a minority require a higher dose or use of the long acting preparations).\n\n3. Irritable bowel syndrome: This common syndrome of GI distress that occurs in about 20% of the general population is found in about 60% of fibromyalgia patients. The symptoms are those of abdominal pain, distension with an altered bowel habit (constipation, diarrhea or an alternating disturbance). Typically the abdominal discomfort is improved by bowel evacuation. Due to abnormal sensory processing these symptoms may be quite distressing to fibromyalgia patients. Treatment involves (1) elimination of foods that aggravate symptoms, (2) minimizing psychological distress, (3) adhering to basic rules for maintaining a regular bowel habit, (4) prescribing medications for specific symptoms; constipation (stool softener, fiber supplementation and gentle laxatives such as bisacodyl), diarrhea (loperamide or diphenoxylate) and antispasmodics (dicyclomine or anticholinergic / sedative preparations such as Donnatal).\n\n4. Irritable bladder syndrome: This is found in 40-60% of fibromyalgia patients. The initial incorrect diagnoses are usually recurrent urinary tract infections, interstitial cystitis or a gynecological condition. Once these possibilities have been ruled out a diagnosis of irritable bladder syndrome (also called female urethal syndrome) should be considered. The typical symptoms are those of suprapubic discomfort with an urgency to void, often accompanied by frequency and dysuria. In a sub-population of fibromyalgia patients this is related to a myofascial trigger point in the pubic insertion of the rectus abdominus muscles – and may be helped by a procaine myofascial trigger point injection). Treatment: involves (1) incr
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HI Angela are you under alot of stress/pressure at the moment and feeling tired or overcome even with simple things. Has your weight changed recently and did you get you blood sugar levels checked recently in case of diabetics.\n\nHave either your mother or your young sister ever presented similar symptoms as to the dizziness, blackouts foggyness forgetfulness and feelings of unreality.\n\nYou don't mention having pain or feeling fatigue or sickness. I have the symptoms you explain except the blackouts and other smyptoms. I have also pain that migrates fatigue sickness and mood swings and numbness. I am diagnosed with Fibromyalgia/ME since 2000. I know other Fibro/ME suffers who have regular blackouts with the symptoms you present plus pains fatigue mood swings and numbness. \n\nThis is difficult to diagnose and nothing shows up on scans etc which can seem to the un trained lay person or doctor in some cases (all in the head and the patient is depressed or lazy)\n\nTry to relax a bit and not dwell on this until you get the results of the brain scan back I know it not easy for you but worring can't do any good.\n\nTake care around machinery and do not drive and take it easy hubby's can some times make you feel worse at times like this if they don't support you or have compassion. \n\nAsk him to help out more and not hurt it doesn't work explain to your young children that mummy is feeling poorly and loves them very much but just needs to go slowly and cant rush about like a bat.\n\nHope you get the help and answers you require to take charge of a very frightening situtation. \n\nTake LOL.
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I would suggest posting at fibrohugs.com asking for a doctor in your area. The website has a lot of posters, so they might be able to help.
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I was diagnosed with it when I was in my 20's...over 20yrs ago!  It is a relatively new diagnosis and doctors are just now beginning to understand just how debilitating it can be... make sure you trust your doctor as it is not an easy diagnosis to make and there are alot of other illnesses out there that have symptoms very similar to fibromyalgia!  My sister swears by herbs to help hers.... I swear by pain meds and rest.... guess it all just depends on a persons point of view and just how bad a day that person is having!
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I am sorry to hear about the pain you are having...\nI was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and rheumatoid arthritis.\nI would find another doctor, a more understanding one..\nThe tests (at least in Australia) for fibro and chronic fatigue, well they have no definitive tests, and it is mapped by a thorough examination and you go through the history of your pain and then doctors and specialists and they will be able to answer your questions..\nI hope you find relief....
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http://www.doctormurray.com/conditions/Fibromyalgia.asp
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it's either high blood pressure or an iron deficiency. You should also check and see if it's a low grade ear infection...something like that can throw off your equilibrium and make you dizzy during extreme motions(which include bending over and rolling over)...\n\ngood luck!
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Yes, it could be a sign of an attack.  My head started hurting like yours is for about 5 months.  Then my balance and coordination went to hell in a hand basket!  And the vertigo!!!  It sucks!  I'd go to the neuro and ask for some Prednisone.
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You might have low blood pressure, which can be caused by dehyration: make sure you're drinking 2 litres of water each day.\n\nYou might be anemic, are you pale too? Make sure you eat plenty of green leafy vegetables.\n\nAre your pregnant? Early pregnancy can make you wobbly.\n\nYou might be having problems with your blood sugar: are you eating good, regular meals? If you're on a diet I'd advise you make sure you're not starving yourself or missing out some essential nutrition.\n\nIf you continue to feel dizzy when you've checked all these I'd go to see a Doctor.
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It is called: Fibromyalgia!\n\nFibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is a debilitating chronic syndrome (constellation of signs and symptoms) characterized by diffuse and or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain, fatigue, and a wide range of other symptoms.
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I had that for about 5 months, then I got dizzy.  I told my doc, went for an MRI, then a spinal tap, and guess what!?  I have Multiple Sclerosis!  WOO HOO!  I hope you don't.  You should go to your doc though, could be even worse!