Had a bad angina attack just before christmas and another similar attack in February. Since then have been getting chest pains so a reluctant visit to GP on Friday. Interesting conversations and symptom checking...he had a list of 68 symptoms..my score was 53, including pains that mimic heart pains..costochondritis. All symptoms added up to fibromyalgia...not entirely surprised as I came down with PMR in February 2008 after a traumatic house move in 2007. That cleared up after two years but various niggles remained. My two daughters have EDS and my Mother complained of "fibrositis" in her 60's.
So I should have taken more notice of my own symptoms and realised...but I didn't so time to gather information and advice please.....help!
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Hi GangstaGranny , I wouldn't be hard on yourself, the symptoms of fibro are very similar to quite a few other illnesses so it is not an obvious condition to spot. Many of us have had to go through a long period of poking, prodding and numerous tests before receiving a diagnosis from a Rheumatologist or Neurologist. Plus I am sure you have been pretty pre-occupied with dealing with your angina.
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The costochondritis is horrible. I didn't realise what it was either, and then realised I'd had similar for several years. ECG, chest X-ray and scan showed nothing amiss.
Then I read about costochondritis and the penny dropped. Heat stops the pain, a hot water bottle on my chest really helps. And also breathing in steam.
It's a case of finding what works for you as we're all affected differently by the wretched fibro beast.
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