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In addition to suffering with fibromyalgia and all of its maladies. I now have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis which is making it really difficult to determine which is causing my current state of health.

November 7, 2025
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A MyFibroTeam Member

I have lumps or knots in my fascia and muscles, all over. They are tender or painful to the touch.

But I also have a few pebble like places that feel more under the skin. Some I think I can attribute to adhesions after a surgery. Others no clue.

You could always ask a dermatologist to verify. 🤷‍♀️

November 7, 2025 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have a lump just above shoulders like more towards neck it's hard I think but it's weird fibro causes some weird symptoms

November 7, 2025
A MyFibroTeam Member

Fibromyalgia causes bumps under the skin
I have them all over my torso.
Nothing to worry about.

November 7, 2025
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have various size lump/bumps on my upper body including my face, which is embarrassing. I have no idea what is causing them

November 7, 2025
MyFibroTeam

What could these small lumps under your skin be?

Many MyFibroTeam members report feeling hard bumps or lumps under their skin, often describing them as feeling like gravel or frozen peas. These are commonly discussed within the fibromyalgia community.

Members have noticed these lumps in various locations
* Upper arms
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What could these small lumps under your skin be?

Many MyFibroTeam members report feeling hard bumps or lumps under their skin, often describing them as feeling like gravel or frozen peas. These are commonly discussed within the fibromyalgia community.

Members have noticed these lumps in various locations:
* Upper arms
* Legs
* Abdomen
* Inner elbows

Some members describe them as small, tender, and painful. One member mentioned finding painful lumps in their arms, while another noticed their bruises become painful lumps.

It's important to discuss these lumps with your doctor to determine their exact cause, especially since you're managing both fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis. Your healthcare provider can examine them and help distinguish which condition might be contributing to this symptom or if something else entirely is causing them.

The overlap between fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis can definitely make it challenging to pinpoint which condition is responsible for specific symptoms, but your rheumatologist should be able to help sort this out.

November 7, 2025

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