Hello,

I have a long history with first TOS and then RSD and now also Fibro.

My symptoms of Fibro are more directed toward pain and horrible stiffness in the joints/muscles. While I know that diarrhea and pain associated with stomach issues can happen, I typically only have those issues when I'm in a flare.

You need to have pain in the specific 14 trigger points, that is required for a diagnosis - or a specific number of places. I think it's 11.

Anyway, RSD and fibro pain is different - atleast for me. The RSD is the burning, stabbing, spasm type pain. The fibro is joint and general muscle weakness pain/stiffness. There are days that I can't get out of bed because I cannot move because of the pain. That typically happens during the winter months for me.

But, just from what you said about having diarrhea and stomach issues, I wouldn't think of fibromyalgia - which is a GOOD THING.

Good luck with your appointment.