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MEN VS WOMEN

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Medina, NY

Do men confront the same symptoms as women?

April 25, 2016
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Members discussed whether men and women experience the same fibromyalgia symptoms, with the overwhelming consensus being that pain and... Read more

Members discussed whether men and women experience the same fibromyalgia symptoms, with the overwhelming consensus being that pain and symptoms are essentially the same across genders, though some noted biological differences like menstrual pain or testicular pain might create unique variations. Several members emphasized that fibromyalgia is an equal opportunity condition that doesn't favor one gender over another, and while men may be more likely to hide their pain or put up a front, they suffer just as deeply. A recurring theme was that pain tolerance varies by individual regardless of gender, with one member sharing how a therapist-led subconscious relaxation technique provided temporary but meaningful pain relief during a fibromyalgia support meeting.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Im planning to endeavour meditation and relaxation classes myself, to help ithers. Looking into this akso.xx

May 17, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

And they call them "smart phones" !!!! My stupid tablet does the same thing :-)

May 12, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thanks so much for doing that for us @A MyFibroTeam Member. It would be great if someone showed their sensitive side on the site from a mama point of view.

May 5, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have been away but have fibro meeting on the 11th. Will pop this qu and get back to you with the answers. The men i know are good at hiding it but do talk about it freely at the meeting. So bear with.xx

May 3, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Letty , prior to age 35, the most medicine I ever took was maybe 4-7 Tylenol's a month for menstrual pain ! Then after that by age 38 I was taking that many a day for pain, before I knew what I had. I hated taking medicine and even fought it after my diagnosis because to take the meds meant I had to own up to the fact that I had this disease. The pain eventually won me over and I started taking the meds like I was supposed to and became able to live with the pain instead of feeling outta my mind in it !
Brenda

May 1, 2016

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