Overlapping Conditions
There are many other conditions that frequently occur in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia patients. Sometimes experts disagree as to whether these overlapping conditions are separate illnesses or simply additional symptoms of either chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia.
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Is It Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
It's often difficult to distinguish between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Are they unrelated, siblings or twins? Researchers and specialists are still trying to determine the answer to this question.
It's often difficult to distinguish between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Are they unrelated, siblings or twins? Researchers and specialists are still trying to determine the answer to this question.
What Are Overlapping Conditions?
Both fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are usually accompanied by other illnesses or conditions. Sometimes experts disagree as to whether some of these accompanying or overlapping conditions are actually separate illnesses or simply additional symptoms of the FM or CFS.
Both fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are usually accompanied by other illnesses or conditions. Sometimes experts disagree as to whether some of these accompanying or overlapping conditions are actually separate illnesses or simply additional symptoms of the FM or CFS.
Headaches & MIgraines
Of the many conditions that overlap with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches and/or migraines are among the most common. Teri Robert, About’s Guide to Headaches & Migraines offers excellent information about the many different types of headaches and migraines.
Of the many conditions that overlap with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches and/or migraines are among the most common. Teri Robert, About’s Guide to Headaches & Migraines offers excellent information about the many different types of headaches and migraines.
Thyroid Disease
Many people with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome also have thyroid problems. There is even at least one theory that there may be a direct link between hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia. Mary Shomon, About’s Guide to Thyroid Disease provides a wealth of information about thyroid problems, including their relationship to FM and CFS.
Many people with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome also have thyroid problems. There is even at least one theory that there may be a direct link between hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia. Mary Shomon, About’s Guide to Thyroid Disease provides a wealth of information about thyroid problems, including their relationship to FM and CFS.
Depression
Sometimes fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome patients will also experience depression. Nancy Schimelpfening, About’s Guide to Depression, offers a screening quiz to help you see if you may be depressed and valuable information on treating depression.
Sometimes fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome patients will also experience depression. Nancy Schimelpfening, About’s Guide to Depression, offers a screening quiz to help you see if you may be depressed and valuable information on treating depression.
CFS & FM: Important Similarities and Differences
Dr. Charles Shepherd discusses the similarities and differences between chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia (FMS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).
Dr. Charles Shepherd discusses the similarities and differences between chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia (FMS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).
Dysregulation Spectrum Syndrome
Noted author Miryam Williamson reports on a presentation made by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a pioneer in fibromyalgia research. Dr. Yunus identifies characteristics that commonly occur in fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and other related illnesses, which he labels as Dysregulation Spectrum Syndrome.
Noted author Miryam Williamson reports on a presentation made by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a pioneer in fibromyalgia research. Dr. Yunus identifies characteristics that commonly occur in fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and other related illnesses, which he labels as Dysregulation Spectrum Syndrome.
Restless Legs Syndrome
Do you find it difficult to sleep at night because your legs feel restless, and your leg muscles twitch, ache, or feel like pins and needles? Your problem might be Restless Legs Syndrome.
Do you find it difficult to sleep at night because your legs feel restless, and your leg muscles twitch, ache, or feel like pins and needles? Your problem might be Restless Legs Syndrome.
Fibromyalgia and Lupus
Renowned rheumatologist Dr. Robert Bennett explains how and why some patients are misdiagnosed as having lupus when they, in fact, have fibromyalgia.
Renowned rheumatologist Dr. Robert Bennett explains how and why some patients are misdiagnosed as having lupus when they, in fact, have fibromyalgia.