You may have a deep ache or a burning pain. Muscle tightening or spasms. Most people with fibromyalgia feel tired or out of energy. They may also have trouble sleeping, and this may add to the fatigue. Feelings of numbness or tingling in parts of the body, or a sensation of poor blood flow in some areas.
Many patients are very sensitive to odors, bright lights, loud noises and even medicines.
Headaches and jaw pain are also common. Dry eyes or difficulty focusing on nearby objects. Problems with dizziness and balance may also occur. Some patients have chest pain, heart palpitations or shortness of breath. Digestive symptoms are also common in fibromyalgia and include difficulty swallowing, heartburn, gas, cramping abdominal pain, and alternating diarrhoea and constipation.