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Taunton, MA

I know that it's common to have muscle aches with FMS, but does anyone else get joint pain? Like severe arthritis type joint pain??

April 13, 2017
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing joint pain alongside fibromyalgia, with many describing severe discomfort in their knees, hips,... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing joint pain alongside fibromyalgia, with many describing severe discomfort in their knees, hips, hands, feet, shoulders, and back that worsens in cold or bad weather. Several members shared that they have been diagnosed with both fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis, noting how the two conditions often overlap and can trigger each other, making it difficult to distinguish whether pain originates in muscles or joints. A recurring theme was the validation and relief of discovering they are not alone in this experience, with practical coping strategies including pain medication like tramadol, thumb splints, yoga, meditation, and staying mentally engaged to help manage flare-ups.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I do on my hips and knees they hurt so bad especially when the weather is bad 😥😥

April 13, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member Hello Jessica, This is my response to your question re: joint pain or muscle pain?

My previous GP used to ask me whether my pain was in my joints or in my muscles. Response - I used to explain when my pain is in my my muscles, it makes my joints hurt and when my pain was in my muscles, it makes my joints hurt. .

My first diagnosis was Fibro and later determined that it was RA. Fifteen years later, I was again feeling this strange all over pain again and that is when my Fibro was confirmed...

With Fibro I believe that you can feel both, based on what activities you have been able to do and sometimes even the weather can give any of us mixed signals.

Stay Positive and strong Jessica, Sending you Warm, Gentle Hugs.........LeslieGene xx.. .

April 19, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hello All, I do believe that we are all in the same boat. Muscle Pain makes the Joints ache and Joint Pain makes the Muscles ache from Head to Toe. :-) Yoga and meditation, music or reading, games will all keep the mind busy and that helps lessens the pain. Hugs xx

April 15, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes in ever trigger point joint. And my hands are the worst I can even feel ever joint in my feet when I have a bad flare

April 14, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes! Especially in my knees.

April 13, 2017

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