CFS gone nuts or could this be fibromyalgia?

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I have a diagnosis of CFS. It manifests mainly in recurring throat issues, flu-like symptoms, and exhaustion. I have had it for years. This last year or so all these new symptoms have crept in and I don't recognise them from the CFS. Lots of unexplained pain in my body - muscles, joints, burning sensation in my chest, ringing in my ears, IBS. I have just been attributing it to the CFS - thinking they are new symptoms. Which they might be. But I did wonder if something else could be going on. Would be interested to hear from anyone who has experience with either condition. My body is really confusing me at the moment!

If you have IBS too it’s worth asking doctor if it could be SIBO? I had fibromyalgia which in the long run turned out to be SIBO and after some antibiotics to kill off the bad bacteria in my gut, and continued use of probiotics I’m back to my old self. Worth looking into but cfs/fibro symptoms can apply to lots of other issues - thyroid, POTS.

OK I had to look that up as I hadn't heard of it. I have an appointment on Friday. I am just really confused with what my body is doing and the pain is getting me down and making work very hard.

Have you had Covid at all? It can lead to all sorts of symptoms.

I did have it before the summer. So yes, that could also be part of the picture.