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April 11, 2024
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Members connected over the familiar but puzzling experience of feeling feverish or flu-like without actually being sick, with many confirming... Read more

Members connected over the familiar but puzzling experience of feeling feverish or flu-like without actually being sick, with many confirming this is a common part of living with fibromyalgia. Several members shared that symptoms like chills, sweating, aching, and low body temperature tend to peak in the evenings, and practical tips included wearing tight athletic clothes to trap warmth, keeping ginger chews and tea nearby, dressing in layers, and pacing throughout the day. A recurring theme was the relief of knowing they were not alone in this experience, with many finding comfort in the community's shared understanding.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I get feverish with extreme sweating and cold chills. Every few weeks as of late. I'm not sick, just feels like it. The sweating and not being able to get warm is the worst of it..

April 14, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

I call that the fibromyalgia flue, I get it evey few weeks or so , not had it. ❤️

April 12, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm going through a round of it right now. It's like the flu is coming on, but it's just fibro. Since I've had fibro for 45 years, I've learned to assume it's fibro and not a legit bug, and I just try to push on through. Since I live in isolation and can't go in public without a N95 mask to filter perfumes and smoke, I don't get exposed to bugs except at doctor's appointments or when hubby catches something and brings it home. It's easy to assume mine actually is fibro. (During the pandemic, his regular colds dropped greatly.) But when I was still working, it was the opposite. Figuring what was what was more difficult. Thankfully Fibromyalgia isn't contagious.

I find the best I can do is force myself to start the day, take breaks throughout and try to get at least one thing done. Just pushing through... suddenly the day is over it's time to cook dinner and I can finally soak in a hot tub! BTW, I noticed that I have felt this way much more so the last year, but I'm low on iron. There might be a correlation to that. How's your iron?

April 12, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, I can't control my temperature, sweat like crazy on my scalp - while feeling chilled, nausea several times a week. I keep ginger chews & tea handy, dress in layers.....

April 28, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

For 30 years I've had that. I get used to the sweats and wait for them to pass. The coldness I find that tight fitting athletic type clothes trap heat into my body and helps overcome being cold.

April 14, 2024

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