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Members responded to a question about whether fibromyalgia can cause sudden falls, with several sharing their own experiences of frequent... Read more

Members responded to a question about whether fibromyalgia can cause sudden falls, with several sharing their own experiences of frequent falls, near-falls, wobbliness, and passing out, though one member clarified that fibromyalgia itself involves elevated pain signals rather than direct weakness. A few members mentioned practical adaptations like installing a stair lift to prevent falls on stairs, while others described the intense sharp pains that can take your breath away and the exhausting disconnect between wanting to move and a body that won't cooperate. A recurring theme was the challenge of diagnosing overlapping symptoms, the importance of being careful when moving to prevent injury, and the shared understanding of how unpredictable and limiting these episodes can feel.