Yes Chris: It does seem like one thing after another. But, you are still young enough to be able to reverse much of this with mild exercise, meditation, getting to the root cause of your fibromyalgia through reflection and understanding the reasons why you developed a highly nervous system. It takes hard work and discipline and I am always struggling with it but I am much older than you!
Kind regards,
Barbara

I went to an ENT yesterday and I have hearing loss in both ears and am getting hearing aids. I am 48, I have had TMJ and tinnitus for as long as I can remember. Way before I even knew I had fibro. I clench my jaw at night and have had two teeth crowned because they are cracked. I have shooting facial pain and the dentist says nothing shows up on the x-ray. The ENT is sending me for a CAT scan today to rule out tumors and cysts but I already know that it is nerve pain from fibro. I agree with the others that fibro seems to get worse as you age. It seems like it is just one thing after another now.

Dear Sarah: I agree that this catch all term of fibromyalgia can be very frustrating. Jaw clenching is common often resulting in dental pain. Some people complain that florescent lighting is troublesome. Thank you for your comments, Barbara

Fibromayalgia is so frustrating I have problems with electric light and currently jaw clenching I have had fibromayalgia and cfs for 15 years and it affects everything I do.

Hi Carlos: I too use a B12 vitamin among others such as fish oils (Omega) and Vit D. thanks for the tip!
Barbara

I have been experiencing the same symptoms as indicated in the various posts. Have had MRI, CT Scan, X-rays and have seen 2 ENT’s. What I have been doing might help some of you out there. 1. Is and Alkaline diet, with lots of water 2. I use both subligual B-12

I know what you mean by an old body. I am convinced that aging makes fibro worse! Every day it is something else.Need more meditation, relaxation, less caregiving of older parents, less worry, more joy!I can relate Sue!
Best wishes,
Barbara

Say what??? FM and hearing loss. Two years ago I went to an ENT Doctor, went thru all the tests. Results: There is nothing wrong with your hearing. I was dx’d 4 yrs ago with FM. Also have autonomic neuropathy and many more ailments. Just blame it on FM.

I read a book, can not recall the author, about FM. After my visit to the ENT doc, I looked in the index and found a
lead to hearing loss. It read just like my diagnosis, “you go to the ear dr. go thru all the battery of tests, and you get an answer, there is nothing wrong with your hearing”. HELLO! Concidence?????

So like all the other things that creep on my 71 yr old body, I just add it to the “column” under FM. Oh by the way
I also have been to my Dentist with “painful” toothaches….Xrays show nothing. Have had TMJ some 10yrs ago.

Found this website. Now I know I’m NOT crazy.
Sue

Hi Myrna: Have you read my book? it sets the tone for all that I write about. Like you I am suffering from hearing loss, worse on some days than others. It is so frustrating but I am beginning to think it is often best if i don’t pay attention to a lot of the conversation that is going on all the time anyway. Less stimulation Sorry, I don’t mean to down play this as it is also a great disability for me as well.
Best wishes, Barbara

You all have made my day. I was dx’d with fibro. in 1992 and it’s been a wild ride. My hearing loss is driving me crazy. I can hear some really low tones, like someone’s cell ringing, yet I can’t understand some tv shows and have to use the Closed Caption. I went to the University of Ky. for testing and they said I had some blockage that was keeping the me from hearing/understanding things. They said I was doing an excellent job compensating and that was about all they could do. I didn’t make the Fibro. connection until last week. I had actually gotten better all spring and summer then I started not being able to hear again which made me realize it must be some kind of flare and since I have Fibro. it must be due to the fibro. but I have never heard of it being a symptom. I was glad to see that you guys are experiencing similar stuff. I also hate loud noises. Especially a lot of people talking at the same time. I can’t stand it. Just wanted to chime in.