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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pittsburgh, PA

I get this every now and again and it’s more annoying than painful. Any tips to get it to stop or do you know where it comes from? Is this a fibro symptom?

May 7
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A MyFibroTeam Member

You can do, The rub is pretty safe on the body.
I can't take magnesium in pill form. It' can be hard on the stomach. This could also help pain and sleep wise ....Start with a low dose of Magnesium Glycinate. And add more until you are at the daily dose. Just incase. This is the safest form to not irritate the stomach.

May 10
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I get this, it's hard to describe but little needles is pretty spot on. It's just another weird one that appears . The needle sensation you are feeling is paresthesia I get it in my shoulders down my back all down the legs and into the feet. It's not there all the time. It does ease.
I do have other issues going on. So I'd get checked out that it's not connected to anything else going on. It is a symptom that I have had for years. Hope you get some answers and feel better soon Peps 🙌

May 8
MyFibroTeam

Yes, this is absolutely a fibromyalgia symptom! Many MyFibroTeam members describe sensations just like this — prickly, stabby, or like tiny ants crawling all over them. So you're definitely not alone in this.

It comes from something called central sensitization, where the central nervous system becomes overactive and Show Full Answer

Yes, this is absolutely a fibromyalgia symptom! Many MyFibroTeam members describe sensations just like this — prickly, stabby, or like tiny ants crawling all over them. So you're definitely not alone in this.

It comes from something called central sensitization, where the central nervous system becomes overactive and misreads normal signals as pain or strange sensations. Basically, your brain is turning up the volume on things it should be ignoring. Here are some tips that MyFibroTeam members have found helpful for managing fibro sensations like this:

- Acupuncture — several members report noticeable relief from fibro symptoms
- Gentle yoga and stretching — helps calm the nervous system
- Soft tissue massage — can ease nerve-related discomfort
- Cryotherapy — some members swear by it, though cold can feel worse for others, so proceed cautiously

It's worth chatting with your doctor too, as they may have additional options tailored to your specific situation.

May 7
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thank you so much Peps! It really doesn’t happen to me too often but when it does it’s annoying! Someone told me to try magnesium rub for aches, pains and the little needles.

May 10

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