While the hallmark symptom or sign of fibromyalgia is chronic widespread body pain, that is not the only symptom of fibromyalgia. Nor does simply saying widespread body pain really express what that means. The same is true with the other standard symptom of fibromyalgia - chronic fatigue. The … [Read more...]
What is Small Fiber Neuropathy
In the last few years we’ve seen many articles about the overlap of small fiber neuropathy (or small fiber polyneuropathy – same thing) with Fibromyalgia. And, the hope that we may be able to use skin biopsies of these small fiber nerves to diagnose Fibromyalgia. I’ll be honest I thought for a … [Read more...]
Cymbalta Side Effects (Sweating, Flushing, and more)
I saw my Rheumatologist today for the first time since some of my latest "symptoms" have developed. I told him about the latest Cymbalta side effects, including excessive sweating and the recent facial flushing. He said that both of those are very common side effects of Cymbalta. I also told him … [Read more...]
