Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 FMS/CFS CHECKLIST This was compiled to give people a way of seeing before they went to their doctors if they may have Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome..Print this list and take the test if you have any or most of the symptoms then take to your doctor and see what is said.... Physiological Problems __recurrent flu-like symptoms __recurrent sore throats,red and injected __painful lymph nodes under the arms and neck __muscle and joint aches with tender and trigger points-up to 18 of them __night sweats and fever __severe nasal and other allergies __irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) __weight change-usually gaining in size __heart palpitations __mitral valve prolapse __severe PMS __yeast infections __rashes and itching __uncomfortable or frequent urination __intestetial bladder cystitis __chest pains(non-cardiac) __temporomandibular joint disfunction(in the jaw) __hair loss __carpal tunnel syndrome __cold hands and feet __dry eyes and mouth __severe and debilitating fatigue __widespread pain __other chronic illnesses usually present(like diabetes,hypoglycemia,asthma,lupus,ms,ect.) __numbness in the limbs,not painful like pins and needles __painful swelling in the hands,legs,feet,and neck __Gerds(gastro-esophageal reflux disorder) __ " growing pains " start in childhood and teens,continue into adulthood __widespread body pain during/after physical exertion Congnitive Function Problems __attention deficit disorder __spatial disorientation __calculation difficulties __memory disturbance __communication difficulties(problems speaking,confusing words) Psychological Problems __depression __anxiety and panic attacks __personality changes,usually for the worse __emtional lability (mood swings) Other Nervous System Problems __sleep disturbances __headaches __changes in visual acuity __numb and tingling feelings __burning sensations __light headedness __feeling spaced out __desequilibrium __frequent unusual nightmares and disturbing dreams __tinnitus (ringing in the ears) __difficulty in moving your tongue to speak __severe muscle weakness __suceptibility to muscle,tendon,ligament injuries __intolerence to alcohol __intolerence to sound __intolrence to bright lights __extreme sensitivity to medications and their side effects __alteration of taste,smell,and hearing __insomia __inability to acheive stage 4 restorative aleep __morning stiffness in the muscles and joints __restless leg syndrome __muscle spasms __muscle quakiness and shivering during/after activity or exercise __sleep paralysis(related to stage 4 sleep) ~ " If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you've made me smile, the entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand. " ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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