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Has anyone else tied major external natural events to flare in pain or other fibro symptoms such barometric pressure changes, temperature changes, shock waves from volcano eruptions like the last massive tonga in the ocean (that one kicked my a$$), and/or space weather like solar flares. Also any other related geo magnetic eletrical events in the atmosphere.

I want to know if anyone has found similar links. The timings are always spot on when I properly track the event to when I feel awful… read more

December 7, 2022
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Members strongly connected over the experience of fibromyalgia flares being triggered by external environmental factors, with many confirming... Read more

Members strongly connected over the experience of fibromyalgia flares being triggered by external environmental factors, with many confirming correlations between their symptoms and barometric pressure changes, solar flares, electromagnetic fields from smart meters and wind turbines, and even major weather events like hurricanes. Several members shared practical tracking methods, including using spaceweather.com to monitor solar activity and barometric pressure apps to anticipate flares, while others described relief strategies like alternating cold packs and heating pads when pain becomes overwhelming. A recurring theme was the validation of experiences often dismissed by doctors, the difficulty of managing these unpredictable external triggers, and the importance of learning from each other since traditional medical communities offer little acknowledgment or support for these connections.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I had EMF problems with my smart meter causing non-stop headaches, had it taken out. That particular type of headache stopped. I have occasional ones now of a different type.

December 7, 2022 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

I absolutely have that happen as well. The barometric pressure usually causes more joint pain and triggers migraines for me. Have not found a way to prevent it. Just rolling with it.

December 9, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member I recall when the first wind turbines were placed (those in a different area) and we went to see them.
Did not take me long as we approached on the road to them I started to feel very strange.
Hard to describe. I do know that a few people had to move as developed very weird health issues because of them.
I know it is rare and not believed. But hey now! Your headaches disappeared after that meter was removed.
We in this house refused to have one. It was however upgraded to digital.
And yeah that has I do believe caused a bit of something but not too terribly bad.
It's too bad I can't stay but for a couple days with Mum. I forgot to also mention she lives above the wharf as the boats going out wake me up. And lights are insane bright as well. Can't win LOL
Must devise a better curtain number one. Can't help the noise.
Must try to balance it all out somehow.
The magic eared Leroy sends doggy love back

December 8, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member
Hi Claire🌷
So nice to hear from you. Yes, your Christmas situation sounds very Fibro taxing. That kitchen prep work always wipes me out. I usually do at least four dishes at four a.m. every morning. It's when I have the most energy.
You know, I don't know much about the wind turbines, except that they are a safer alternative energy source (except for killing our beautiful birds). I had no idea they could be a Fibro trigger. I certainly believe the Electric Magnetic Fields can be a trigger from personal experience too. My primary care physician seems to be a bit skeptical of this, although I only brought it up once, when I told him my 2.5 year head ache was gone after the meter was removed. Now he's asked me a couple of times: " Do you still believe your headache was caused by EMF?" ( why would I change my mind and think it was a "co-inka-dink"?)
I'm glad you're having Christmas with your Mum, but it is a triple Fibro whammy for sure with the meter, turbines and kitchen prep work. Well, rest up as best you can with that dogged, energy-depleting insomnia. Oh!, and give a hug to that magic-eared love, fur baby Leroy. 🎭

December 8, 2022 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Oh goodness yes! Last solar flare really threw me off.
Any electro magnetic thing makes me feel very off as well.

December 7, 2022

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