Can people have fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis at the same time?
Q. Can people have fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis at the same time? Tuesday August 31, 2010 The short answer to this question is yes, they can. Fibromyalgia and MS share many symptoms, such as depression and fatigue. They are also most commonly diagnosed in women that are between 20 and 50 years of age. These similarities, plus challenges in diagnosing both diseases, can make it hard to figure out if someone has MS or fibromyalgia. It is especially difficult to determine if someone has both, as once they have a diagnosis of one condition, most docs (and patients themselves) just figure that whatever symptoms they are having are due to that condition. If you have either MS or fibromyalgia and are having symptoms that are unusual for you, don’t hesitate to ask your doctor abou
