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I have been having headaches lately...does this go along with other symptoms?

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Salisbury, NC
March 13
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A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member I am very prone to headaches. There are times where I have a headache more days in the month than days that I don't. Thankfully, that is not happening now. Most headaches are linked to chronic facial and neck pain for me. Even on non-headache days, my mouth hurts. It's not dental.

March 13 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Have you tried wearing sunglasses as a headache starts. I wear them and try to stay in a dimly lit room. I find this calms them down most of the time. Xx

March 17
MyFibroTeam

Are headaches a common symptom with fibromyalgia?

Yes, headaches are definitely a common symptom of fibromyalgia. Many people with fibromyalgia experience headaches that can feel different from typical migraines or tension headaches - they just happen "because."

These headaches can
* Last for days or even over a week
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Are headaches a common symptom with fibromyalgia?

Yes, headaches are definitely a common symptom of fibromyalgia. Many people with fibromyalgia experience headaches that can feel different from typical migraines or tension headaches - they just happen "because."

These headaches can:
* Last for days or even over a week
* Occur daily
* Spread from your neck all the way to your face
* Make functioning throughout the day more difficult

A MyFibroTeam member described it well: "Not sure if others have 'fibro headaches,' but I'm on day 3. Not a migraine or tension headache, just... because. It doesn't really matter what the cause is though, they are all miserable."

If you're experiencing persistent headaches, it's worth talking to your doctor about pain relief options. They can help determine if your headaches are related to fibromyalgia or if there might be other factors contributing to them.

March 13
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes for a lot of us. Migraines? 🤗🤗🤗

March 17
A MyFibroTeam Member

Might R/O dehydration... we tend to run Chronic Low Blood Volume... also seek balanced electrolytes, which are essential.

March 17

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