FM: Dizziness is a common complaint

June 1, 2010

According to leading FM physician and researcher , M.D.,

" Dizziness: Is a common complaint of fibromyalgia patients. Before this symptom

is attributable to fibromyalgia a thorough for other causes should be pursued

(e.g. postural vertigo, vestibular disorders, 8th nerve tumors, demyelinating

disorders, brain stem ischemia and cervical myelopathy). In many cases no

obvious cause is found, despite sophisticated testing. Treatable causes related

to fibromyalgia include: (1) proprioceptive dysfunction secondary to muscle

deconditioning, (2) proprioceptive dysfunction secondary to myofascial trigger

points in the sterno-cleido-mastoids and other neck muscles, (3) Neurally

mediated hypotension (see below) and (4) medication side effects. Treatment is

dependent on making an accurate diagnosis. In patients in whom no obvious cause

is found a trial of physical therapy, concentrating on proprioceptive awareness

may prove worthwhile. " (Source: , M.D., on Treatment of

Fibromyalgia in Detail. ImmuneSupport.com)

June 2, 2010

Hi all,

For me the symptom of dizziness came and I was told to increase the stuff I take

(Lectrolyte via Dr Enlander; similar stuff to something called Recup) each

day. I did and it has been ok since. The imes I experienced it were almost like

when I'd had low blood pressure/ sugar in the past at times, but I knew I did

not... And then at other times it was a bit more. I cannot afford to have this

as I live alone in a city and would be a real goner falling downor something on

the street when I'm out, say, or worse (in the subway for instance).

Thanks -- Jane, the one with the elder hound

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> According to leading FM physician and researcher , M.D.,