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Back pain and rib pain all over and terrible nightmares. Anyone with me?

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
West Hempstead, NY
March 4, 2020
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Members rallied around someone experiencing widespread back and rib pain alongside terrible nightmares, with several sharing that they too... Read more

Members rallied around someone experiencing widespread back and rib pain alongside terrible nightmares, with several sharing that they too suffer from similar symptoms. Many community members described potential causes, including fibromyalgia medications that affect the brain, anxiety and depression, and costochondritis as a possible explanation for ribcage pain. A recurring theme was the emotional and physical toll of living with chronic pain, the challenges of finding effective treatments, and the support of others who understand the struggle.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Some of the medications they give us to treat Fibromyalgia can cause nightmares. Any drug that can affect the brain can cause nightmares and possibly parasomnia events. Anxiety and depression can cause nightmares as well.

March 4, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Unfortunately Back Pain is a symptom of Fibromyalgia and ribcage pain and back ribcage pain as well as breast pain could also be Costochondritis.

Nightmares could be from the medication that you are taking might be an idea to see your Doctor and get your medication changed.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costochondritis

Blessings Gentle Hugs
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March 4, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, I'm with you.

March 5, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

It certainly can be sweetheart. @A MyFibroTeam Member Anxiety makes lots of things worse.
And Fibro seems to invite anxiety along for the ride. So sorry you have to deal with that nasty. Many gentle hugs and love.

March 7, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

I think mine is from anxiety

March 5, 2020

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