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Oneill, NE

Does anyone have pain on their spine that radiates out to shoulder blades, up to neck and shoulders? It hurts to touch the boney part on the spine in places. Didn't know if this is common with Fibro or if I should get checked out. It's been like this for at least a month and sometimes feels like it's getting worse.

June 17, 2016
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed that pain along the spine radiating to the shoulder blades, neck, and shoulders is a common experience with... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed that pain along the spine radiating to the shoulder blades, neck, and shoulders is a common experience with fibromyalgia, with many describing it as so severe that even light touch or hugs can be unbearable. Several members shared that heat therapy, whether through heating pads, hot showers, or muscle creams, provides the most consistent relief, while some also alternate between heat and ice or use muscle relaxers and gentle yoga or posture adjustments. A recurring theme was the importance of getting checked by a doctor to rule out other underlying conditions like degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, or spinal arthritis, since not all pain should be automatically attributed to fibromyalgia alone.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes! I have such a deep set pain in my shoulders, shoulder blades, neck and spine that sometimes it hurts for people to hug me. Some nights when I finally lay down to go to sleep, it feels like my spine is screaming bloody murder. I try to make sure I have good posture through out the day and do some yoga moves for my back but recently, it hasn't really helped.

June 17, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

yes I have pain in middle of back-- and hip -- it radiates up back to both shoulders and neck and base of head, like a headache in one spot back of head -- sometimes last 3 days -- almost unbearable-- I am disabled for awhile ---- hot packs -Tylenol - muscle relaxer - muscle cream chair -- what can you do !

May 22, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Unfortunately I do have the problem with the spin and in between the shoulders....sometimes it gets so bad that it is even hard to take a deep breathe. The tissue to either side of the spine will swell and can be visibly be seen.....very hot showers, massage, using Aspercream Rub and the heating pad help most of the time. I can't raise my arms above my head or this sets it off. I can't lift anything with any weight over 5 lbs. I have arthritis of the spine and numerous herniated discs. You should get it checked out to see if there is anything other than the fibro going on....it is very easy to pass everything off as Fibro...it is hard to find a doctor that will look beyond the Fibro....Best of luck to you...Hugs....Nell

June 18, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I have always had fibro pain in my neck, shoulders, spine and shoulder blades as well.

June 17, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have that same pain as well. fibro hits us all differently. never hurts to talk to your doctor about it. I do heat and ice back and fourth to help.

June 18, 2016

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