Blood tests results

[Coffeemum]

Hi all, I am anxiously waiting for mri and blood test results and a proper diagnosis of fibromyalgia. My last few bloods came back that I had elevated markers and also uric acid in my blood. And the gp said I could have gout. Has any of you fabulous people experienced any of these. My dad has chronic lymphomatic leukaemia (however u spell it) I'm always frightened that I may have genetically inherited something. Any adive would be appreciated thank you. 😕💕

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

Hi a and a warm welcome to the forums. You can find general information on fibromyalgia at our website fmauk.org and our patient information booklets at fmauk.org/publications

Fibromyalgia does not show up on blood tests, so elevated levels and uric acid would indicate there is something else going on (as your gp said uric acid is an indicator for gout). However, it is possible to have fibromyalgia and other pain conditions

My husband has gout and it can be well controlled by medication

[Coffeemum in reply to Hazel_Angelstar]

Thanks for your reply, Im just impatient and all I want is answers, I've been waiting 8 years to find out what is wrong with me, passed from piller to post and still constantly waiting. It's good to know gout is manageable and I do believe Its not the only thing I have. Too many symptoms, and the painful pressure points over my body. Anyway thanks again, I'll check out the website.

[Maud-ie]

My MRI came back as advanced Ankylosing Spondylitis. I complained in my early twenties of chronic pain and stiffness, carried on complaining and going to doctors all through my 30s, 40s, 50s........ diagnosed Anky Spon at 64 where chronic damage showed on MRI.

[trip77 in reply to Maud-ie]

My Gp told me that I had some evidence of bone degradation and fusing in my spinez but no genetic or blood markers showing I had Ankylosing Spondylitis. I have been told to inform the GP surgery if my back starts to give me more gip and I feel that I'm stiffening up as this could be another sign of the disease. Over the last 2 years I have been telling them that my back is starting to stiffen and that I'm struggling more and more to bend over to put shoes on or tie shoe laces but am not getting anywhere with em helping me find out what's goin on. I am due to see my consultant for a review within the first 6 months of 2023, so I am goin to push forward my concerns then.

[Maud-ie in reply to trip77]

I am evangelical about this! Ankylosing Spondylitis is less common in women and they are very slow and reluctant to diagnose it. I don't have the HLP whatever marker for it either. However once I finally got my fourth MRI in 10 years the deterioration of my sacroiliac joint, damage to discs, inflammation, changes to entire spine - neck to bum, leg and foot weakness, tendonitis to wrists and ankles, mild (fortunately!!) incontinence the 'experts' grudgingly diagnosed me. Now waiting to start injectable biologic therapy, spinal injections, hip replacements and one knee replacement. PLEASE keep banging away on this. You have to fight your corner like Rocky!!! Good luck x

[trip77]

Hi and welcome. I too had elevated markers in my blood results showing inflammation throughout, had all the tests to check for other conditions and found to have osteoarthritis and degenerative disk disease in the spine. The doctors said that the inflammation will be due to the arthritic symptoms and my bodies response to the disease attacking the joints etc. After 12 years of tests and constant visits to the gp etc, got referred in 2020 to a consultant who finally diagnosed FM. I hope you get the answers you are looking for and get that satisfactory feeling of putting an actual name to what makes you the way you are.