Associated Conditions of FM

Posted by MERM on 9/2/2009, 10:56 am

Associate Conditions of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia has often been called the "great imitator" because so many of its symptoms mimic those of other disorders. As a result, it can often be difficult to receive a proper diagnosis of fibromyalgia. However, there are subtle differences between many of the illnesses and FMS. Common disorders that fibromyalgia is often mistaken for include: Lyme disease Lupus Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Cushing's syndrome Hypothyroidism Polymyalgia Rheumatica Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome Cervical spinal stenosis People with fibromyalgia are also at greater risk of developing a number of other disorders, many of which can exacerbate your current fibromyalgia symptoms, or are linked to certain conditions, which may lead to fertility problems. Illnesses, diseases and conditions that fall into this category include: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Osteoporosis Endometriosis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Sjogren's syndrome Crohn's disease Multiple Sclerosis Raynaud's Phenomenon Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Anemia Morton's Neuroma Seasonal Affective Disorder GERD Interstitial Cystitis Yeast Infections Bruxism Low Cytokine Levels Hypoglycemia Fibromyalgia can also affect the way your body functions. FMS impacts the following systems: Cardiovascular System Nervous System FMS can also impact your libido, which in turn affects sexual intimacy.

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