Tri-State Fibromyalgia & CFS Recovery
A support group for those suffering
from fibromyalgia
and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)


The CF-Alliance recognizes the following illnesses
and conditions may be related to CFS, ME and/or FM

(see their website at http://cf-alliance.tripod.com/id27.html for more information)

Lupus
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity)
RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome)
TMJ


GWS (Gulf War Syndrome)
Arthritis
Candida
Lyme
Celiac

Vertigo
Sinusitis
Raynaud's
Allergies
Brainfog
Headache/Migraine
Hypoglycemia
Post Polio Syndrome
Environmental or Toxin Illnesses

Fibromyalgia Symptoms
as described by Dr. St. Amand

Ears

Earaches
Tinnitus - head noises
Sensitivity to noise
Ringing in ears

 

Senses

Agoraphobia - fear of public places
Anxiety/nervousness
Depression
Irritability

Memory

Aphasia - word loss
Attention deficit disorder
Dyscalculia - numbers
Cognitive memory problems
Confusion

Body, cont.

Irritable bowel syndrome
Lack of endurance
Vulvodynia
Muscle twitching
Paresthesia - itching
PMS increase
Restless leg syndrome
Stiffness (body)
Weight gain/loss
Muscle/joint pain
Insomnia
Irritable, burning bladder
Libido decreased
Malaise - just feel bad
Nail sensitivity
Perspiration - sweating
Rashes
Sciatica
Sugar cravings
Weakness
Smelly urine
Vaginal dryness
Muscle/joint pain
Numbness or tingling
Phantom pain
Raynaud's syndrome
Sleep apnea
Tendinitis
Yeast/fungal infections

 

Head

Dizziness or vertigo
Fever
Flu-like symptoms
Flushing of face/body
Headaches (migraine/tension)
High/low temperature
Hypoglycemia-like condition
Lightheadedness
Pressure at base of skull
Sinusitis
TMJ

Mouth/Throat

Acid Reflux
Bruxism - clenching teeth
Canker sores/cold sores
Cough or sore throat
Difficulty swallowing
Dry mouth
Lymph nodes painful
Shortness of breath
Swollen glands/lymph nodes
Tartar chipping/plaque
Thyroid (abnormal/inflamed)

Body

Arthritis
Back problems/pain
Burning, tingling of feet
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Childhood growing pains
Chills
Chest or rib pain
Clumsiness/Uncoordination

Chronic fatigue
Bruising easily
Brittle nails
Total body pain
Grip/strength poor
Hiatus hernia
Heart murmur
Heart palpitations
Heat/cold intolerance
Leg cramps
Impotence

Allergies

Allergies (skin, food, etc.)
Sensitive to food
Sensitive to odors
Sensitive to medication
Post nasal drip
Nasal congestion

Vision

Blurred vision
Dry eyes
Eye pain/pressure
Floaters
Frequent prescription changes
Sensitivity to light
Visual disturbances


Disclaimer: The information herein is by no means intended to take the place of a physician's protocol for his or her patient. Any patient beginning a new treatment should consult and be under the care of a qualified licensed medical professional. Tri-State Fibromyalgia & CFS Recovery, Copyright 2006