It's always easy to Monday morning quarterback a Sunday football game , in short everyone thinks they're an expert in what "they don't have.....!"
Don't let it bother you, gentle hugs
Brenda

Hello... I have been talking to people on here for two hours.,really helps to talk to,people who know what we are going through. I have had it with pills and potions. I stick to just two pain killers, blood pressure tabs and magnesium which has helped. I must be getting tired as my typing is getting worse!

I'm just coming to the conclusion after speaking with my pain doc and reading post on here that YES fibromyalgia makes the other problems worse and maybe those problems brought on the fibromyalgia . I think it's a vicious cycle.

Yes, my osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel, etc has gotten much worse.
Central Sensitivity Syndrome encompasses a number of conditions such as : Fibro, CSF, IBS, T-T headaches, migraines, Temporomandibular disorders TMD), MPS, Restless leg syndrome, periodic limb movements in sleep (PLMS), Multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), primary dysmenorrhea, female urethral syndrome, IC, PTSD. Others are POTS, irritable larynx syndrome, non-cardiac costochondritis and other pain syndromes. They are all inter-related in this syndrome.
Central means that the problem is at the level of the brain and spinal cord.the brain and cord cells are "hyper-excitable" or sensitized because of changes in the way the cells communicate chemically and through other mechanisms. The cells are not just sensitized, they often send "wrong" info as well, and can trigger abnormal responses to the environment. For instance, the cells can send info to make you dizzy, your heart race, or not regulate your body temperature
The syndrome can run in families. Also abuse or trauma in childhood role. The triggers can be the flu, physical trauma like an accident, or burn out from stress.
The syndrome is the result of problems with the hormone system , the immune system and inflammation.
Poor sleep, overexertion, reduced activity, stress, depression and anxiety can all increase the sensitivity and make the situation worse.
A good website is https://goo.gl/dbSaeq. There are 22 papers on these subjects.

@A MyFibroTeam Member acupressure does ease the pain a little and you feel good about yourself bc u r being proactive... I saw a video on fibro, it said to use balls like 2-3inches (a dog or cat toy) and roll the ball on a trigger point, he showed on a forearm. I use tennis balls on my back and neck all of the time. It helps. Don't use balls directly on spine. Thanks for this tip. Hug