How old is it possible to get Fibromyalgia at?
what is the youngest age possible to have Fibromyalgia at?
these are the symptoms of it;
* Have a lot of pain in specific body parts without there being any evidence of bruising or swelling?
* Rate your pain on a scale of 1-10 (10 being severe); would it often be at a 6 or above?
* Have trouble sleeping three or more nights a week?
* Changed your lifestyle or activity level because you do or may feel achy and tired?
* Forget things, lose things or have so much mental confusion you wonder if it may be the early onset of Alzheimer's disease?
* Depressed because you can't figure out what is wrong?
* Waking up feeling more tired than when you went to bed?
please comment and let me know at what age its possible to know is you have this. its really important.
Public Comments
1. Caitlin,I am a fibromyalgia sufferer, I developed it at age 24 after an automobile accident. I believe it is possible to have this condition at any age, there are many children and teenagers with this condition. The pain level can go up and down at any time, but on bad days it can be almost impossible to even get out of bed. Medication can be helpful and can improve your quality of life. There are many websites with information on this subject and also may support groups. Please look into them, you may want to start with the NFA ( National Fibromyalgia Assosciation) Your symptoms sound like there is a good possibility that you are suffering from this as well. I hope I've helped in some way and good luck.
2. My boyfriend's mom got it at about 35, same for my mom.
3. my symtposm started when i was 5--wasn't diagnosed until adult hood
i had 2 serious accidnets--1 head injury and one lung injury where i ws deprived of oxygen
pain started in teh rib area--than knee became the worst after injury taht did no damage--than hips--also shoulders adn limbs
hurts most just to touch me lightly--scratching an itch cause me to douyble over in pain
often over 6--at times so bad i wanted to ampuate my legs---9+
have trouble sleeping every night--
even whgen sleeping 11 hours--still exhausted
worked until dec 13 of last year--had a migraine a year ago--thana virus in sept--seems to have doen permannat damgae--now mostly housebound to to exhaustion
was near teh top of my class in high school-now have dofficulty reading a magazine article--can't remember what i just read..
i knoiw whats wrong--my issues are with docs taht are apathetic and idiotic--i have tried 15--none are competant and willing to work with me
be aware that widespread pain and fatigue are symtoms of many conditions--even things as simple as anemia
4. I'm currently nineteen and have suffered from FM since I was 15 years old.
I spoke with someone who had it start at thirteen, and some even younger and in between my age and that one. It depends on many factors, specifically the confusion about exactly what causes Fibromyalgia in the first place, although there are many theories and Scientific studies that have occurred.
You should see a doctor before deciding the disgnosis for yourself though. Believe me when I say this, I've done it, and am just fortunate I didn't try and drugs or other "remedies" for what I believed I had. Write down everything you can about what you believe are symptoms, and see your General Practitioner first.
