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What happens to you when you have a flare up?

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Quincy, IL

Some days pain is worse than others, in may it was it was almost disabling. I'm just not sure how small or how big a flare is?

November 25, 2015
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Members shared that fibromyalgia flares vary widely from person to person, with some experiencing intensified pain and muscle twitching for... Read more

Members shared that fibromyalgia flares vary widely from person to person, with some experiencing intensified pain and muscle twitching for days or weeks, while others describe months-long episodes of exhaustion, widespread pain, and feeling practically nonfunctional. Several members found relief through hot showers, heating pads, strategically placed pillows for sleep support, and maintaining a consistent pain management routine under medical supervision, even when complete relief remains elusive. A recurring theme was the importance of defining a flare based on what your own body tells you it can no longer tolerate and celebrating small victories, like getting one thing done on a difficult day.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I think it's just depends on the individual. Everyone is effected differently. My flares usually consists of fatigue that doesn't improve no matter how much sleep I received. Also i have pain everywhere from my toes to the to every stran of hair. Could last for a day to week /weeks

November 25, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Mine give me a little break sometimes. My flare ups last months. I do a lot of positive thinking and never give in all day. I might get one thing done but hey I got one thing done.

November 25, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

When I am in a flare I am practically non functioning. I'm in so much pain I feel like I'm being tortured and I am exhausted beyond belief. I have to rest, I have no choice. Not usually only lasts a few days, and then I return to my regular level of yuck!

November 25, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

It's all individual I am sure. I always have some degree of pain but when the pain intensifies for an extended period and the muscles start really twitching badly I know I am in a flare. Sometimes they last only a day or two sometimes a week or more.

November 25, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

When i have a flare up i will hop in the shower and get it really hot and stand for a long time in it.The hot water helps for a while.I also heat up my rice bag through out the day . That is very helpful to because i lay it on the area hurting at that moment.. I also try and sleep with pillow on my side that helps some to.Today has been very rough.Every part of my body hurts. I hope i sleep tonight . Sleep helps me .

December 9, 2015

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