Fibromyalgia is not damage to the nerves, rather it is a disfunction of the nerves. the nerves do not get worse or deteriotate, though the pain level may get worse over time. No damage to the tissue occurs. When the pain signal moves from a point in the body, say your hand, it travels up, and is amplified by the time it hits your brain it is much more exagerated that it should be. For more information about FM contact the website of Dr. Jonathan Kuttner. This doctor is very knowledgeable and most everything on his site is free.

I have had fibromyalgia for over 40 years. My problems with my feet have progressed through the years getting better and worse at times. I also have developed neuropathy which makes it difficult to separate symptoms. What I have learned is that the most pain is from severe planar faciatis which causes the burning, stabbling pain and inability to walk with any comfort.

Getting to a very experienced Podiatrist who can help you with the symptoms is crucial. You can have cortizone shots in your feet, wear night splints, take anti-inflamatories, get good orthotics, do excersizes to strengthen your feet, and above all, wear good shoes that do not bend at the toe but have a "rocker" sole. When heel pain is the worst, wear shoes that support your ankle like hiking boots. The best I have found is "Dansko" shoes. For me, they work as well as orthotics. Your Pediatrist will give you a list of good shoes for your specific problem. Never walk barefoot until feet are completely healed.

I have also had alot of problems with certain medications making both the planar faciatis and the neuropathy much worse, to the point that I have had to use crutches. So be aware of medications you are taking and check the internet for lists of drugs that are especially troublesome to tendon pain.

Good luck. There is help out there but is often very hard to locate.

L. A.