I get muscular pain on legs, thighs and knees frequently. Do I have fibromyalgia?

Hi doctor,

Around 15 months ago, I was investigated for muscular pains in my legs, thighs, and inside knees. I visited a neurologist and an orthopedist. I had an EMG, a full neurological examination, an MRI of my head and neck, and blood tests. All investigations came back normal. I visited a rheumatologist who suggested that it could be fibromyalgia after a physical examination and by studying my blood/imaging results. He prescribed me Cymbalta and suggested ways to change my stressful lifestyle and help to reduce my anxiety as I suffer from it. I did not take the medicines, and I tried to reduce the stress by exercising, etc. The pain was moderate, and sometimes I feel sensitivity inside the knees and pain in the upper back, shoulders, and glutes. A couple of times after sleep, I felt my left leg numb, but it only lasted for a few minutes, and I was back to normal. In the summer, the pain was minimal, but at the moment, the pain has returned. When the weather is very cold, my anxiety has hit red. I cry a lot, and I feel depressed as I cannot visit my family due to the COVID-19 situation. The pain is worse, and I got scared yesterday. When I woke up, my left leg was numb, but not the foot, thighs, knee, and calf, and I struggled to get out of bed. I massaged it for a bit and got up but felt better with fatigue. I did have muscular strength. I think as I could walk on my toes and stand on one leg. It just felt as if I applied pressure on my leg during my sleep it became numb. I went to work, and during my shift, I could feel the muscular pain in my thighs and glutes, and the muscles in my neck and shoulders felt so tight and aching. I wanted to ask you if this numbness was from fibromyalgia. And can fibromyalgia cause these sensations? It only happened three to four times last year and again yesterday, and I got scared, in case I fall all of a sudden and I have lost my sleep. I did have an MRI, and it was clear. And last time I had a neurological examination was four months ago, and I was fine. Could you advise me on the matter?

Hi doctor,

I am not on any supplements. Thyroid and kidney blood tests are normal. I have not checked B12, Zinc, and Magnesium recently. So I could not comment on these. Digestion and bowel habits seem normal. The contraceptive pill controls menstrual cycles. Sleep pattern is not interrupted. However, recently I feel tired all the time, even after long hours of sleep. My diet is awful, with many carbs and no exercise due to lack of spare time. I forgot to mention that I had an MRI of the thoracic spine and the finding was a small herniated disc. I wonder if this has to do with the numbness too? I will try to start a healthier diet and go for walks. I will also check my Mg levels. I will try to do some of the activities you suggested. I do not know how to relax and reduce my anxiety. It seems impossible. I have panic attacks and the worries about my health are constant. Do the symptoms I described suggest fibromyalgia, in your opinion?