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Members strongly validated the experience of racing heart, elevated blood pressure, tinnitus, and increased urination during fibromyalgia... Read more

Members strongly validated the experience of racing heart, elevated blood pressure, tinnitus, and increased urination during fibromyalgia flares, with many sharing that these symptoms come and go unpredictably, sometimes lasting months before disappearing as suddenly as they arrived. Several members described additional challenges including severe bloating that makes them look pregnant, a persistent metallic taste in the mouth, shortness of breath, and interstitial cystitis (often called fibro bladder), with one member noting fibromyalgia can have up to 250 different symptoms. A recurring theme was the relief and comfort found in hearing others validate these bizarre symptoms, easing the worry that something more serious might be happening and reducing the fear of being dismissed as a hypochondriac.