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March 4, 2020
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Members overwhelmingly connected over the debilitating pain at the base of the skull and neck that radiates upward, with many describing it as... Read more

Members overwhelmingly connected over the debilitating pain at the base of the skull and neck that radiates upward, with many describing it as one of their worst fibromyalgia symptoms often accompanied by migraines, arthritis, or spondylitis. Several members shared practical relief strategies including heat packs, neck massaging pillows, trigger point therapy (pressing painful spots at the skull base despite initial intensity), and being mindful of sleep posture to prevent flare-ups. A recurring theme was the physical and emotional weight of living with this relentless pain, from feeling like the neck might snap to needing to lie down when the body cannot bear it any longer.

A MyFibroTeam Member

You might try pressing the trigger points at the base of your skull and the trigger points in your neck. It will hurt like hell but doing brief presses then waiting a minute or so and repeating can help control the pain in the head. It's an ugly choice, intense pain for a few seconds or long term pain that will make you absolutely miserable. Sorry and hope you feel better.

March 7, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yup, my pain started in my cervical spine/neck. Sometimes I feel like my head is too heavy to hold up!

March 4, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Always! Feels like a curse

March 18, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

yep,sounds like me. The trigger points at the base of my skull bother me the most. I got myself a neck massaging pillow for those times and it's a godsend!! (plus I don't have to ask the hubby to rub my neck AGAIN lol)

March 4, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes my pain is worse from sciatica area right up my spine through my shoulder, up my neck and up the back of my neck, ive been told i have arthritis in both shoulders with wear and tear i my top spinal disc x i get a feeling that my neck could snap off or the pain can trigger migrains or i feel my body cant take the weight and i need to lie down ๐Ÿ™ˆ

March 4, 2020

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