Apricots
New member
- Joined
- Oct 10, 2015
- Messages
- 7
- Reason
- DX FIBRO
- Diagnosis
- 09/1990
- Country
- US
- State
- AR
In 1983 I was diagnosed with 'Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder'. I had some pain, but had extreme fatigue.
IN 1990, at age 43, I had a 'flare up' and saw a rheumatologist who diagnosed FM.
What a relief to finally have a definitive diagnosis!
All these years I have had occasional flare-ups, and have been fortunate to have minimal pain.
If I did too much, then I had pain, so I learned to pace myself very carefully.
Having an invisible disability is challenging.
I have several other health issues with fatigue as a major symptom, and have made many life-style adjustments to compensate for the unpredictability of FM.
2 days ago I had chest pain-really scary, as I am a heart patient.
I was seen in the ER and kept overnight for observation; all tests came back normal.
When I got home I looked up 'chest pain/FM' and found information about 'costochondirtis'.
I believe this is what I have.
I feel like I've had the flu-achy all over; the chest pain has subsided some, but if I sneeze or take a deep breath it hurts.
Fortunately I have a supportive husband who understands, and provides help, encouragement, and provides moments of well-appreciated humor!
I know that 'this too shall pass'.
With the limitations of the various health problems I have, I have mastered the art of taking it easy.![Smile :-) :-)](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png)
IN 1990, at age 43, I had a 'flare up' and saw a rheumatologist who diagnosed FM.
What a relief to finally have a definitive diagnosis!
All these years I have had occasional flare-ups, and have been fortunate to have minimal pain.
If I did too much, then I had pain, so I learned to pace myself very carefully.
Having an invisible disability is challenging.
I have several other health issues with fatigue as a major symptom, and have made many life-style adjustments to compensate for the unpredictability of FM.
2 days ago I had chest pain-really scary, as I am a heart patient.
I was seen in the ER and kept overnight for observation; all tests came back normal.
When I got home I looked up 'chest pain/FM' and found information about 'costochondirtis'.
I believe this is what I have.
I feel like I've had the flu-achy all over; the chest pain has subsided some, but if I sneeze or take a deep breath it hurts.
Fortunately I have a supportive husband who understands, and provides help, encouragement, and provides moments of well-appreciated humor!
I know that 'this too shall pass'.
With the limitations of the various health problems I have, I have mastered the art of taking it easy.
![Smile :-) :-)](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png)