Anyone have fibromyalgia like pain?

I'm not sure what my problem is but i find it near impossible to sit or lay down for any period of time because of the stinging acheing pains in my back and legs but as soon as istand up they are all but gone.
Anyone else have this problem or know someone who has please let me know what meds you or the person you are refering to are takeing.
This is driveing me nuts (:
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Wow, it could be absolutely anything, or many things. Yes, it could be fibromyalgia but I wouldn't jump to conclusions & I wouldn't compare it to "Fibromyalgia like pain." To be honest, no 1 really understands what FMS is like & even those of us who have real diagnosis of FMS, it's always different for each individual. For example it could be a light case where pain comes & goes & disappears by "standing up" or it could be so severe that you're heavily medicated on pain pills & heavy duty sleep aids, bedridden & still get NO relief whatsoever. The only thing about FMS that seems to be for everyone is that it gets worse with time, It IS progressive no matter who claims what!!! If its not given attention too, treated or managed, it will get worse. You have to see a Doc/NP to get a real Dx, unfortunately so many people have FMS but can't get a Doc to help them or dx them, they're often told there's nothing wrong with them. & so many people have something else like Lupus, Lyme disease, MS & are misdiagnosed with FMS, others are Dx w/FMS just because they claim to be sore sometimes. It's terrible! Not to discourage you but you have to make sure the Doc you see is smart enough to know the differences & willing to actually help you w/your needs. There's too many quacks out there!

IF you get a Dx of FMS then you'll want to go from there w/treatment or pain management options. Guaifenesin Protocol is not for the faint of heart but is highly beneficial for FMS sufferers & has proven to be the closest to a real cure out there (though there is no cure, it's close!)& I'd recommend that right away if you truly have FMS. Also some people like "Lyrica", I didn't get any relief from it myself, but that doesn't mean it won't work for you. Meditation, therapy & even support groups will help you through the illness too.
I do suggest you NOT listen to those who tell you to exercise & get more rest or take more vitamins. These people mean well, but they do not at all understand that there is no cure for FMS & it is so different for everyone that you can actually do more harm then good by self medicating. You can take supplements that may affect you negatively, many w/FMS cannot (& I don't mean don't want too or will not, I mean CANNOT!!!) physically exercise, for me personally I've seen the adverse affects exercise can do, besides if you can't even sit up in a chair how can anyone expect you to "exercise". That part has been the hardest for me to take (can you tell?)

I hope you don't have FMS or anything similar, do seek medical attention & if you don't get the help you need from the first doc, see another & another & another until you get help. It's expensive to be healthy but even more so to be sick! But you NEED a doctor who will help you, K!

Sounds a bit like sciatica, and when you lay down you pinch the nerve. Try going to a chiropractor, and have them realign your back. Or try it yourself, lie on the floor facing the ceiling with your legs up in the air, and bring them to your chest to extend your lower back. You may hear a crack or two. Should help a bit. I get this, and stopped going to the chiropractor as I could do it myself. Main symptoms are a shooting pain in your leg, but can also manifest how you said or in other ways too. Sometimes docs prescribe anti-inflammatories, so see what yours says.
Hope you feel better
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciatica
http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/s...
http://www.sciatica.org/