Does Fibromyalgia cause tenderness in the abdomen?
Dear Dr. T,
Does fibromyalgia cause tenderness in the abdomen that happens when pressed on and some intermittent pains when it is not pressed on? I also have nausea and tenderness along the front of my ribs. My doctor is treating me for fibromyalgia even though my rheumatologist told me about five years ago that I didn't have it. I have places all over me that are tender and flare up. Mine keeps getting worse. I appreciate you answering. Thank you.
Answer
Abdominal and chest pains are common in FMS. If pushing on the chest over a rib where it hurts reproduces the pain, it suggests muscle pain.
L&B,
Dr. T
Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. is one of the most frequently quoted post viral CFS, fibromyalgia, energy, sleep and pain medical authorities in the world. He is the author of 12 books including You Can Heal from Long Covid, the best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic!, Pain Free 1-2-3, The Complete Guide to Beating Sugar Addiction, Real Cause Real Cure, The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution, and the popular free Smart Phone app Cures A-Z. He is the lead author of eight research studies and three medical textbook chapters on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Dr. Teitelbaum appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide, including past appearances on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and FoxNewsHealth.
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