Do others with fibromyalgia experience severe pain in their thighs, jaw, hands, and feet?
Yes, many people with fibromyalgia experience severe pain in these areas. Jaw pain is particularly common - between 42% and 94% of people with fibromyalgia also have temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), which causes widespread Show Full Answer
Do others with fibromyalgia experience severe pain in their thighs, jaw, hands, and feet?
Yes, many people with fibromyalgia experience severe pain in these areas. Jaw pain is particularly common - between 42% and 94% of people with fibromyalgia also have temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), which causes widespread aching and throbbing in the jaw.
The jaw pain can be related to teeth grinding (bruxism), which anxiety from fibromyalgia can make worse. A MyFibroTeam member shared that grinding teeth from stress can trigger extremely painful attacks.
Fibromyalgia causes tender points throughout the body, including:
- The chewing muscles in your cheeks
- Muscles on the side of the neck
- Muscles at the base of the skull
Pain in the extremities like hands and feet, as well as areas like thighs, is also common with fibromyalgia. Many members report numbness and tingling, especially in arms, feet, and legs, along with widespread pain throughout the body.
You're definitely not alone in experiencing these symptoms. If the jaw pain is particularly bothersome, discussing TMD management strategies with your doctor or dentist might help.
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