Fibromyalgia

Soft*Silver · 06-07-2010, 10:35 AM

Ihave been diagnosed with Akylosis Spondylitus. AS or AKA Bamboo back. My spinal column is actually fusing together. This also affects connective tissue, like ligaments and tendons. Inflammation of those can cause muscle soreness and pain. In other words, what they thought might have been fibro, could be just symptoms of AS. Its genetic too, so my family is all getting tested for it. And yes, many of them have been diagnosed with fibro.

I am currently on steroids, and cymbalta for this. I start injectables today. I am SO not wanting to do this. I am scared...

I also have shoulder spurs that have to be operated on. This is kicking up my Fibro/AS. But I need this done so I dont feel like a nail has been pounded in my shoulder top.

06-07-2010, 10:35 AM	#20
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