Also, myofascial pain is by far my worst physical pain. Has been since the beginning for me.

Ive also had fibro for 30+ years and was functioning, though not easy. Once i hit menopause, it has been disabling. Memory loss, inability to concentrate or focus, in addition to exacerbated physical symptoms. I’m a mess now!

I have found information that Fibromyalgia can affect and include an array a of illness. It can include, Sleep Apnea, Heart Valve problems, Neurological problems, such as Peripheral Neuropathy , Gasroparesis. It has to do with the Autonomic and Symphatic Nervous System becoming abnormal. There seems to be a blood test coming soon that diagnose Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia can cause a cluster of problems that is being researched. I would start by researching the Autonomic and Sympthatic systems. Also Brain Fog is linked to those Systems as well. Hope this helps Much love and Stay Blessed. @A MyFibroTeam Member

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Thanks for all the great comments. There is so much more to learn about this illness it is good to hear how it has affected others.

I have had fibro for 30 years too. I was 35 when i had a hysterectomy that put me in menopause. I also was approved for disability at 35. My fibro symptoms have been bad since i first got it at 21. I was off work for 7 years then went back to work until a kid tripped me accidently. After that i had 2 neck surgeries and fibro went into high gear. I dont think that the menopause made a difference for me. Or the fibro was so bad that the menopause was put on the back burner. Lol. I just take one day at a time and pray that god will get me thru it. Hugs