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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sacramento, CA

I see someone already asked this, but I am experiencing the same left knee pain tonight. Are the knees involved with the fibromyalgia pain?

May 13, 2016
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Members connected over experiencing knee pain and whether it's related to fibromyalgia or arthritis, with many sharing that knees are common... Read more

Members connected over experiencing knee pain and whether it's related to fibromyalgia or arthritis, with many sharing that knees are common pain points that can be affected by either condition, weather changes, or past injuries. Several members offered practical strategies including using topical creams like Icy Hot or muscle rub, trying TENS units for pain relief, wearing compression knee braces, taking hot Epsom salt baths or standing in hot showers, and considering Hylauronic injections or anti-inflammatory medications. A recurring theme was the frustration of being told they're too young for knee replacement surgery despite severe cartilage damage and bone-on-bone pain, along with the reality that fibromyalgia tends to hold onto pain in areas that have experienced previous trauma or injury.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Get some icy hot or BenGay. The Walmart brand equate the muscle rub cream is cheap and it works wonderful! Try that. You may have to get on some muscle relaxers. I'm on muscle relaxers and I'm on pain medicine and a lot more.

May 14, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

As far as I know they are a sensitive point and can become a serious pain.
My bad pain is my hips or pelvis and shoulders.

May 14, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

My knees get terrible. Mine are due to fluid build up. I use spironolactone to get rid of the excess fluid. Mine is due to high fluid intake and medication side effects. I have to get tests every 3 months to monitor inflammation. It got to the point where it would get stiff and not move. Best of luck! I know it can be tough waiting for answers.

May 22, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Pain can occur anywhere in the body. Hot Epsom Salt baths are good along with alternative hot and cold treatments. If it continues of course ask your doc about it.

May 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member because it was an injury fibro likes to hold on to trauma and pain once it's endured it in a certain area. You never know till you see a great doc or Rheumatologist. Hope you feel better !!

May 14, 2016

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