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Can Spinal Stenosis be mistaken for Fibromyalgia?

I was told a long time ago that I had Spinal Stenosis. But I have been reading up on Fibromyalgia and find I have alot of the symptoms of it, including the pain and burning in numerous places. I would love any help, Thanks, Karen

I doubt it would be mistaken by a competant doctor..

If you are having symtpoms that are not expained b y Spianl Stenosis-then maybe you have FMS also....

not really. spinal stenosis is usually diagnosed by x-rays or CT scan. it's narrowing of the spinal column that usually leads to tingling/burning/numbness (nerve symtpoms). fibromyalgia deals with specifically located tender points and is a muscle pain. usually a last case diagnosis as you can't really "prove" it. you could have both though.

www.painaid.com
or www.painfoundation.com
very great website
although March is Fibromylagia month
No spinal stenoisis can't be mistaken for it
alot of conditions and disease can have the same signs and symptoms as others
and that is why Dr's have to go to school for so long
and why they get paid more than the average
but please check out this website at the beginning
very cool and they have a community
click that on the left side
you can ask questions or just read others
all about pain, disease medications etc

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