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Oregon, OR

I’m wondering if anyone else gets popping or clicking of joints(not painful just worrisome) seems to be worse when muscles feel weak. Happens in my shoulders when rotating them and hips at times. No one can explain this to me and my fear is always that i have something other than fibro

March 14, 2018
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Members responded with a lot of reassurance to the question about joint popping and clicking with muscle weakness, with many sharing that this... Read more

Members responded with a lot of reassurance to the question about joint popping and clicking with muscle weakness, with many sharing that this is a very common and familiar experience with fibromyalgia. Several members mentioned hypermobility as a possible contributing factor, while others shared helpful approaches like fish oil, magnesium, flaxseed, gentle exercise programs, and chiropractic care. A recurring theme was the importance of staying vigilant but not panicking, with members noting that pain-free popping is generally less concerning than grinding with sharp pain or swelling.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I am going through that right now and it scares me too. I had my doctor test me for rheumatoid arthiritis again. Im gonna suggest an mri for my own piece of mind to make sure nothing else is going on.

March 17, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes ive had this symptom since i can remember. Not painful but generally loud & i do find relief when stretching (turning to side) my back & it cracks. I just ordered plant/food based all natural non gmo multi-vitamin & a fish oil too i cant give feedback as i haven't started them yet but im hopeful that i will find relief... Your diet can influence your fibro a lot

March 15, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes but you shouldnt worry until it feels and sounds like grinding with sharp pain. Mines always popped and clicked very audibly but my arthritis spread quickly and now my joints grind. When i do too much they also swell. Its agony so just take care and be vigilant.

March 16, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I asked my physical therapist about this and he assured me it was mormal.

March 16, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yeah its a completely normal thing for me. Especially hips and shoulders. Even my spine pops whenever I move a certain way

March 15, 2018

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