I went to see my primary care provider because for years I was suffering from chronic daily migraines, crippling anxiety, severe depression, and pain that moved down my back, arms, and legs. My doctor was concerned because my migraines didn’t sound like a normal migraine issue, and my blood results came back showing some issues with my adrenal glands. So there was some cause for concerns (cancer, MS) and she sent me to take every test under the moon.
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and PCOS. Fibromyalgia is hard to explain as it’s not well understood.
Fibromyalgia may be caused by a problem in the brain with nerves and pain signals. In other words, in people with fibromyalgia, the brain misunderstands everyday pain and other sensory experiences, making the person more sensitive to pressure, temperature (hot or cold), bright lights, and noise compared to people who do not have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia may be caused by a problem in the brain with nerves and pain signals. In other words, in people with fibromyalgia, the brain misunderstands everyday pain and other sensory experiences, making the person more sensitive to pressure, temperature (hot or cold), bright lights, and noise compared to people who do not have fibromyalgia.
My doctors believe that Fibromyalgia can be caused my extreme anxiety and emotional trauma. I’m on a bunch of medication to treat my pain and am taking an anti-depressant that seems to be helping with my anxiety. Although I finally have a diagnosis and medication to treat the pain, it’s not curable and I’m in pain every single day. My level of pain is just on a scale and it varies day to day. I got fitted for a cane because I find when I am out walking or standing still for long periods of time, my legs and back ache something awful.
PCOS – polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder. I have higher levels of androgens which means that it can be harder for me to get pregnant among other things. I have irregular and very painful periods. Other symptoms include difficulty losing weight, acne, risk of diabetes, and having insulin resistance.
I’m working with an endocrinologist on how to get my hormones in balance and changing my diet (aka going gluten-free guys)
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