Can fibromyalgia go into your hands?

my hands have been feeling stiff for a couple weeks

It can, i would call a Rheumatologist who can tell you the body points for having fibro. Geesh right now my butt cheeks hurt. There are some doctors that believe in it and some who don't. I do believe in Fibro and yes there are days when my whole body hurts. Tramadol (ultram) works for me, they also just approved a new drug for fibro called Lyrica and it has really good results:) Good Luck

yes, of course. fibro affects every inch of your body. my wife has been dealing with fibro for a couple years now. fibromyalgia is a growing disorder. Those who have never had it say it isn't real. Though you'll find more and more people have it. email if you have more questions about it. I can actually give you a link to a forum that has all kinds of people who daily discuss topics about it. It's actually quite nice if you want it.

by the way, i'd be careful about contacting a rheumatologist. most of the ones we've been to can't really help. a waste of money. find somebody who actually specializes (and believes) in fibro.

yes-ther are times I can't will my hands to work-hence my horrible typing

it can go ANYWHERE in the body-including joints-hands-feet

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by fatigue, widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, and multiple tender points. It does only affects the hands, the body, and the feet, but the whole health as well. It would be much simpler to treat and possibly cure fibromyalgia if doctors know exactly what causes it. As it is, they only have possible theories to work with. Some experts believe it may be a pain sensitivity in the brain that causes the brain to over react to stimulus of any kind. There are also theories that support the idea that fibromyalgia is the result of an infection or illness. In a nutshell, the medical jury is certainly still out on the causes of the fibromyalgia syndrome. To make a good treatment of this disorder, a special blend of very specific types of magnesium in the proper form, purity and manufacturing process can help your body absorb more oxygen at the cellular level and aid in the production of ATP which fuels your body and gives you the energy to do everyday things without fatigue and muscle pain.

Source: http://www.fibrofruit.com/fibromyalgia/1...

Hi there. I'm a newbie here. I saw your question and wanted to send you a quick answer.

I have both ME/CFIDS and FM. I got the FM first and it started in my hands and went up my arms and then into the rest of my body. My hands burn and ache. They are weak, cold and clammy most of the time. I get shooting pains, stabbing pain, tingling, stiffness etc. Of course my whole body and being is afflicted by both of these illnesses, but the pain and other symptoms all began in my hands. I was screened for Carpul Tunnel Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis and other illnesses with similar symptoms before being diagnosed with FM and later ME/CFIDS.

I hope this information helps you and anyone else afflicted by FM/CFS.

God bless.