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FMS,

n fibromyalgia syndrome, a disease primarily indicated by extensive tenderness and pain affecting muscles, tendons, joints, and soft tissues; can develop as a singular condition or concurrently with other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.

FMS

Fibromyalgia syndrome, see there

Patient discussion about FMS.

Q. Is FMS heredetery? My mother was diagnosed with FMS and I would like to know what are the chances I’ll have it too.

A. Hereditary is not the right term. It’s not a genetic disease but The cause of fibromyalgia remains elusive. However, recent studies show that genetic factors can predispose individuals to a genetic susceptibility to fibromyalgia.

Q. Is there a special diet for FMS I heard that there is a connection between my diet and FMS- what is it? And what should I eat or not eat (that is the question ? )

A. As important as eating right is not eating wrong -- certain foods and drinks could be worsening your symptoms. It will take some trial and error to find what works best for you,
According to the University of Washington, a good diet includes some choices from each of five groups:
1. Grains
2. Fruits
3. Vegetables
4. Protein (poultry, fish, lean meats or dried beans)
5. Dairy (low-fat milk, cheese or yogurt)

Q. Had FMS for almost twenty years now, tried almost everything. Is Lyrica in the "steroid" family? Any one in this community could help me? I have given my few questions to find out an answer. I Had FMS for almost twenty years now, tried almost everything. I'm considering Lyrica but I'd like more info. Is Lyrica in the "steroid" family? If you go on Lyrica for a while & see no improvement with pain, is going off of it a big deal like with other med's, or can you simply just stop taking it? I take Ambien, will that have any interactions? I'm seeing my Doc about this at the end of the month, but I was hoping to get some personal experiences about it. Thanks for any thoughts! Thanks for your answers, keep them coming!

A. according to this-
http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php
there is a moderate interaction. that means you can take them both but be checked regularly for depression of breath.

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