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Winnipeg, MB

Does anyone find things really heavy now for example if I am reaing a magazine I cannot seem to hold it very long until my hand start to hurt and feel very tired

March 10, 2015
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Members connected deeply over the shared experience of everyday objects suddenly feeling impossibly heavy, with many describing how holding... Read more

Members connected deeply over the shared experience of everyday objects suddenly feeling impossibly heavy, with many describing how holding magazines, books, phones, or even brushing hair quickly becomes painful and exhausting. Several members linked this heaviness to muscle mass loss, severe fatigue, lower back pain, and conditions like carpal tunnel, with some noting that the sensation extends beyond their hands to feeling as though gravity itself is pulling their entire body down. A recurring theme was the relief of discovering they weren't alone in this struggle and the validation that comes from hearing others describe the exact same symptoms.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I have the same problem holding a book after about twenty mins hands are really painfull and stiff

March 18, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Sometimes I can't lift my coffee cup or hold onto a magazine for a long time. My doc sent me to a Neurologist because I am losing strength and they DX'd me with carpal tunnel. Well that can explain the hands but what about the rest of me LOL

March 23, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have the same problem with a book.

March 13, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Glad to hear its not just me, What next??

March 11, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes

August 13, 2015

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