Although there is no way yet to determine which comes first, doctors believe that FMS is contributing factor to depression, not the other way around. Patients are more likely to have chest pain when they engage in activity that requires forward motion, such as sitting at a desk. Many patients experience shallow breathing and upper body discomfort. Often, patients with FMS have been misdiagnosed with heart disease in the past. Patients may experience migraines, tension, or vascular headaches.
Many sufferers develop an arthritic condition of the temporomandibular joint in the jaw.
Common symptoms include facial pain, joint popping or locking, pain with chewing and inability to completely open or close the mouth. Many patients experience digestive problems, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Some may develop a chronic, inflammatory condition of the bladder. She may also experience pain during sex, or pain in the vulva region during menstruation. This syndrome involves the compulsive urge to move the legs when at rest or lying down.