A flare for me is like a really bad case of the flu. Pain even in my eye balls. Pain in my chest when I breathe in. I have to go home get in bed take pain pills and muscle relaxers and even slept 24 hrs round the clock. My husband will bring me food and will actually have to feed me sometimes. He has carried me back and forth from the bathroom. I don't know what I'd do without him. I usually have to take a week off from work.

I feel like i have had this flare up for the past 6 months I have good hours instead of good days. Im meditating and even tho it hurts I have to keep moving, Im moving with a cane so im very slow but I just take my time and Epsom salt baths help alot. Now i dont take any medication ( as of 2 weeks ago ) I still have the same pain but for me the medication was making my symptoms worse and emotionally I feel better off meds. I look for natural methods now, Turmeric tea, ginger shake helps alot with the pain and I stay away from stressful situations.............working for me :)

I have bad flare ups and all I can do is what my body will let me. Sometimes I have to just stay in bed or lay down, exercise isn't always a choice. Gentle hugs

When I get a flare up it is very difficult to stay positive and not feel sorry for myself. I keep waiting for it to end. It's always especially bad at night and early in the morning when I wake up.

I didn't know that the name of this was flare ups. I just would go to bed hurting like a mack truck hit me. Hurting everywhere. Sleep for the day maybe 2 days. Just wake up to use bathroom.