Connect with others who understand.

  • Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  • Real advice from people who’ve been there
  • People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
Powered By
Real members of MyFibroTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
germiston

Am I the only one who wakes up like a just had a hectic cardiovascular session? Getting out of bed feels like my muscles remained in bed and they are practically so stiff I struggle to stand up. Is this normal, I mean fibro normal?

May 14, 2016
 · 
Be the first to react

Answer Summary

Members confirmed that waking up with severe muscle stiffness is a hallmark sign of fibromyalgia, with many describing feeling encased in... Read more

Members confirmed that waking up with severe muscle stiffness is a hallmark sign of fibromyalgia, with many describing feeling encased in cement or walking like a penguin until their bodies loosen up after an hour or more of movement. Several members shared strategies that help ease morning stiffness, including hot showers, stretching and balance exercises, muscle relaxers like Zanaflex, supplements such as glucosamine and magnesium, and simply moving through the pain until it lessens. A recurring theme was that while medications can turn some into zombies, most have learned to manage symptoms day by day by resting when it's bad, staying active when possible, and accepting that complete relief is rare but small improvements matter.

A MyFibroTeam Member

In the morning it feels like I am in-cased in cement trying to break out of it..very painful..but once I try and walk through it..it does ease up..( not go away ) but ease up..OMG

May 14, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

It is one of the hallmark signs of Fibro. I'm reading a book right now written by a Dr. who runs a Fibro clinic. She actually wrote in the book that if a patient feels refreshed after a good night's sleep and is not stiff, she feels that it is not Fibro they have.

May 14, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, I feel that way every morning, and at night when I have to get up when I can't sleep due to the pain. It seems to be getting worse, but not sure if it's the weather, or just a progression of fibro. I'm on pain meds, but even those don't always help. God Bless and may you have better tomorrows.

May 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I experience the same thing every morning. Once I get up and moving, the pain and stiffness lessens, but never completely goes away. Just changing positions while in bed can cause great discomfort/pain most of the time.

May 14, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thanks guys for your answers, if anything, they makeme feel normal which is not what people in my life think of me. I used to walk a lot as well and now that I started working, I literally have no time to exercise let alone walk. Sitting all day in the office not helping either. Thanks guys, big and gentle hugs

May 14, 2016

Related Questions

View All
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rogers, AR

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Warwickshire

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sparks, NV