Fibromyalgia Support Group

My son is 17. He is very active, eats well, sleeps well. But, I'm going to ask our dr about fibro. Am I just worrying? I hope so. But, I have 2 boys. One is 17 and one almost 14. My 17 year old had bad leg cramps (growing pains). My 13 year old didn't. My 17 year old has bad headaches, 13 year old doesn't. My 17 year old gets dizzy when he sits up after laying on the floor and bright lights bother him. He just started a semester in gym and has been complaining about back and leg pain. He even took my Icy Hot into his room to use almost every day after school. I'm not sure if it's him growing or if they are fibro signs. I can't help but compare the 2 kids even though I know that all kids have different problems. I'm not going to take him to the dr just for this, but next time we are there, I'm definitely brining it up.

Lazy1, I know it is hard not to worry about one child when they show so many different signs. My ped tells me that the mother always knows when something is wrong. I hope that he does not have it but I do not blame you for asking after all family history is very important.

Thanks bc1028. I appreciate what you've said.

I can't believe how foggy I am. I thought I posted this and who knows maybe it is right in front of my face and I just can't see it.

I highly recommend the book

"What your doctor may not tell you about pediatric fibromyalgia" to anyone concerned about their child having or has a child with it. I also recommend it to teens with it. It is a wonderful book and it is the only reason I got my daughter checked because I thought I was just being paranoid.

Thank you: It was suggested that my granddaughter be tested for fibromyalgia.

Thanks IKP. My dr. is wonderful. He doesn't treat me like I'm paranoid and said that he's check my son when we are in his office next time. But, my son is 17 and plays everything off like it's no big deal and not too bad.

my 13 year old daughter has cfs/fibro she has been on home/.hospital for the last two years.She will start attending half days at her junior highschool this month. Its is really hard as a mother to see your child in so much pain. I am very proud of my daughter she is stong and determend tonot let this take away anymore of her life.Some many people still dont understand and it is very frustrating.I have had to grow a thick skin when people say things they know nothing about.

Lazy1 I don't think that is silly at all. I have the same incling about my son vs my daughter. My son has had severe "growing pains", migraines that started when he we 6 yrs old, dizzy, the list goes on. Come to find out, he has scoliosis and thank goodness we found it 4 years earlier than normal. I'm sure your son has been checked being 17 but I would really really suggest he go to a very good chiropractor and you may find the aches and pains might minimize. My flares did. My daughter has had hypothyroidism since she was 4 (probably since birth) but I worry about fibro with her too seeing that they are linking the two. Dunno. I think your feelings are very valid!

Hi! I'm the young group leader here! I went through fm at that age too. while im not a dr, i had/have those symptoms too....It could be lots of other things too though. I'm glad you have a dr. appt! If you want to talk to me, or one of the other young people here, feel free to pm me! I would be more than willing to talk with your son too, if that would be helpful. Hang in there!! <3

Lazy1, I think some of that is a "guy" thing, too. I suspect my husband has fibro. I know he's in pain and I think sometimes it's more pain than I have. He's a "do or die," suffer in silence type.

I mean I know his job is physically demanding. He also rides his bike about 10 miles a day, to and from work. I just know he's in pain and all he'll take for it is aspirin.

It's so hard to see someone you love in pain.