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Austin, TX

Can fibro effect just the lower part of the body like hips down? Or does it usually effect the whole body.

September 9, 2016
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Members confirmed that fibromyalgia can begin in one area, like the hips and legs, but for most people it eventually spreads throughout the... Read more

Members confirmed that fibromyalgia can begin in one area, like the hips and legs, but for most people it eventually spreads throughout the body over time, affecting different areas on different days. Several members described their experiences with lower body pain starting first, followed by upper body symptoms, while others shared that their pain moves around unpredictably, comparing fibro to something that wanders and leaves destruction in its wake. A recurring theme was the community's solidarity in reassuring the original poster that they are not alone, with members offering both practical validation and emotional support through humor and understanding.

A MyFibroTeam Member

It can start off anywhere and you can either be really lucky and have it stay just there and be able to control it, or be like I'd say 99% of us and have the type that eventually gets bored of seeing just one part of your body and goes off on a wander leaving a trail of pain and destruction in its wake .... (Putting it nicely)

September 10, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Mine is all over too ,only just found out what it is last month ,thought it was just an age thing

September 10, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

It's a proper little traveller this one .. Think of it as a traveller (no not racist before anyone says anything) the ones we get here in the UK will drive onto any open piece of grass and claim squatters rights and stay until it's a quagmire :( no longer a beautiful field but now just churned up sloppy mud with stuff dumped everywhere .. Washing machines fridges the list is endless ..
Fibro is like that inside of our bodies it find a new site a healthy one lands there obliterates it and moves on to another piece to cause pain ....
I talk to my illness I tell it to stay put etc ... Yes I'm the crazy one but hey what's life without a little crazy xx ๐Ÿ˜œ

September 13, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

We are here to try and help ,knowing a lot of people going through the same helps knowing your not alone x

September 11, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Mine is all over. Kind of feels like you are disintegrating.

September 10, 2016

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