Fibromyalgia and Migraines

Has there ever been a connection between Fibromyalgia and Migraines? I ask because I'm having a preliminary blood screening done inflammatory problems, and for the first time my PCP mentioned Fibro.

Lately I've noticed I'm fatigued a lot and my joints hurt, mainly my ankles, knees, wrists, elbows and back. What else can go wrong with Dan?

Dan,

I have Fibro and I can promise you that headaches and migraines are a BIG symptom.
As is IBS.

I have no history of migraines, and no apparent triggers.
I think my migraines are a symptom of the fibro.
Alas so far, no remedy.

Good luck Dan. Remember there is no blood test for Fibro, it is a tender point test, and symptom observation.
Feel free to check out my FB page, lot of info there.

P

I'm sorry to hear that you're getting hit with all this. I know what it's like.

I go to a center that specifically treats fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. In talking with the other patients, I would say there are very few who don't mention headaches as a problem. Many have migraines to the point of not being able to function.

I agree with Pen. She has a lot of good information on her facebook. It's worth checking out.

How kind of you Cathy.
I am a bit embarassed that I dont always manage to post much, but my idea was to colate articles for the so called co morbids so that they were more easily found. I am glad you find it worthwhile. Feel free to post links to anything you find as well please. Helps me when I cant do it.
All are welcome.

Thank you

Dan,

I'm sorry that you are having to deal with migraines and possibly fibro. My neuro says that fibro, migraines and gut problems seem to be related.

I am like Pen...no history of migraines and no known triggers.

Guaifenesen is a wonderful way that I have reversed the symptoms of fibro. If you need more info, I'd be happy to help.

Best of luck to you.

Ann

Me too... migraines, fibro, IBS, TN, Peripheral Neuropathy..... It's all nervous system and all painful... It sucks.

Thanks for all of the replies. I'm hurting so bad today and I seem to be on my own (but that's another story). I might end up in the ER tonight, but that a $100.00 and I don't want another hospital bill. Plus my PCP has me restricted as to what they can do for me (no narcotics), so what's the point; another Torradol shot?

I see her this Monday and I'm going to ask her to put me back on the pain management plan I was on before. I feel like I loose my dignity every time I have to beg for pain relief.

I'm so tired of this shit...

Guaifenesen is a wonderful way that I have reversed the symptoms of fibro. If you need more info, I'd be happy to help.

Ann I would love to hear about this stuff, I keep running into it. Do tell please.

I took guafanasin (sp?) for allergies. I've never heard of its helping migraines. In any case, it didn't help mine.