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Rogers, AR

Is anyone besides me extremely disoriented, especially in the mornings? I guess I am in a flare, though I dont know why.

March 18, 2020
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Members shared experiences of morning disorientation and brain fog related to fibromyalgia flares, with many describing it as feeling like a... Read more

Members shared experiences of morning disorientation and brain fog related to fibromyalgia flares, with many describing it as feeling like a hangover that makes it difficult to fully wake up. Several members offered practical strategies that have helped them, including extending overnight fasting until a couple hours after waking (which may help with glucose irregularities linked to fibromyalgia), trying supplements like PEA, and experimenting with medications like Cymbalta or neurontin under medical guidance. A recurring theme was the unpredictable nature of flares, with some members not realizing they are in one until it passes, while others experience them intensely and know immediately when symptoms worsen.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I wish I was so lucky. When a flare hits it's all bad..some are worse than others but they're all bad. I definitely know when it hits...so good for you!

March 25, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, early morning especially—although I take neurotin at night so it’s hard to say if it’s not that. I found extending the nightly fast out to 10am really helps. I still drink black coffee to wake up. The extra fast time every day helps all my symptoms a little. Originally morning’s were the hardest, but as of last year I have something like a mini flare beginning around late afternoon or early evening. I’m pretty much glued to the couch by 5pm. But initially mornings were that way.

March 21, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

My morning fog is def an issue....like a hangover.

March 18, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yep, me too

March 18, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Cymbalta did squat for me, but I was one of the lucky ones who got weight gain two years in (but amytriptalin and steroids helped—yeesh!) THANK YOU janhissey for posting about PEA. I have yet to try it, but reading just now that it boosts the effectiveness of cannabinoids I will definitely be trying it soon. Every good thing helps. 🙏

April 6, 2020

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