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June 24, 2018
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed that flu-like symptoms are a hallmark of fibromyalgia flares, describing intense body aches, crushing... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed that flu-like symptoms are a hallmark of fibromyalgia flares, describing intense body aches, crushing fatigue, nausea, temperature swings, and feeling too weak to complete basic tasks like showering or eating. Several members shared coping strategies that provide relief, including hot baths, massage therapy, acupuncture sessions, and dietary changes, with one member noting they now require twice-monthly treatments to manage overlapping TMJ disorder. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of flares, the frustration of looking fine while feeling debilitated, and the community solidarity in validating each other's invisible yet very real suffering.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I do!! Achy everywhere, sometimes feel sick to my stomach from so much pain, fatigue so bad you can barely keep your eyes open, hungry yet you talk yourself Into being full because you can’t be bothered to eat anything let alone make it, whole body exhausted and just want to be alone and sleep! Those are just some of the things I can think of now but I’m sure there’s many more!

June 24, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes i do too when i have a flare or when i am stressed and occasionally if im extra tired when i wake up in the morning it feels like a really bad cold or flu blocked nose and cough etc.

June 28, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

That's exactly what it feels like @A MyFibroTeam Member
Sorry hun, you're definitely having a flare. 💜💜

June 24, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I do!!! I get feverish with all over body aches. Headache, dizziness and nausea to add insult to injury.

June 27, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, normally have a degree of the flu-like symptoms every day. I do wake up on occasion and am surprised that I don't feel much of the fibro flu - always surprised and it doesn't always last the entire day. I am anemic now because I have been taking PPIs for GERD. It can cause anemia, which makes you feel even more fatigued, along with a lot of brain fog. I am going to try to wean myself off the Prilosec because of the anemia.

Overall, most often there are flu-like feelings and when the flares hit - it's so much worse.

June 25, 2018

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