Yet he continues to suffer. He has seen several doctors who agree he has an abnormal neurological exam along with many other symptoms. The only answers I get is maybe he will grow out of it. Thanks for your help. I sure need some answers.
Children can get fibromyalgia.
However, FMS in both children and adults is a diagnosis of exclusion and one needs to be absolutely sur that no other medical or neurological problem may be present. In your son's case, the abnormal neuro exam is disturbing and certainly needs to be pursued vigorously. If indeed the diagnosis turns out to be FMS, then there is a whole host of treatment approaches that may be entertained such as the use of physical therapy, the use of antinflammatory meds, the use of low doses of tricyclic antidepressants to try to re-establish the sleep pattern, etc. Stuart Kassan, MD., Colorado Arthritis Associates. All rights reserved.