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Members shared experiences with upper back pain behind the ribcage, a common fibromyalgia symptom that many described as crushing,... Read more

Members shared experiences with upper back pain behind the ribcage, a common fibromyalgia symptom that many described as crushing, excruciating upon movement, and often mistaken for other conditions like gallbladder issues or costochondritis. Several members offered practical relief strategies, including Deep Heat ointment, Naproxen, DHC Continus for severe episodes, lying flat, and recognizing that fibro pain feels more muscular and superficial compared to the deeper bone pain of arthritis. A recurring theme was the challenge of distinguishing fibromyalgia pain from other conditions and the importance of communicating all symptoms to doctors while being patient with the learning process.