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Hello girls, I am having SEVERE LOWER BACK PAIN, is this normal for you all? I have never had anything like this!!!

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Saint Peters, MO
July 12
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Members rallied around a question about severe lower back pain, with many sharing that it is a very common and frustrating part of living with... Read more

Members rallied around a question about severe lower back pain, with many sharing that it is a very common and frustrating part of living with fibromyalgia. Several members offered practical strategies that have brought them relief, including aquatic physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, trigger point injections, child's pose stretches, heating pads, and strengthening exercises. A recurring theme was that treatment is not one-size-fits-all, that symptoms like burning mouth and migraines are also linked to fibromyalgia, and that checking in with a doctor is always a good first step.

A MyFibroTeam Member

What type of back pain? As this could be something other than fibro. I would definitely get it checked out if it persists as a slipped disc nerve compression sciatica and other things can give chronic lower back pain. Does it burn? Hurt while walking bending laying sitting. Many many different reasons for lower back pain including uti's kidney infections. Always get lower chronic back pain seen by a doctor
Hope you feel better very soon sweetheart

July 12
A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm not a girl but yes my back pain can be off the charts

July 17
A MyFibroTeam Member

I know this feeling. It can seem as though the pain is flowing from the top of your head right down to your feet. There are days when you wonder if you'll ever sit comfortably or move freely again without support. But don't lose hope. By being gentle with yourself, moving softly, and gradually strengthening your muscles, your body can begin to respond. Healing is rarely instant, but every small step forward is a victory.

July 12
MyFibroTeam

Severe lower back pain can absolutely be part of fibromyalgia. Widespread pain is one of the hallmark symptoms, and it can show up in unexpected places — including the lower back — sometimes intensely and seemingly out of nowhere.

Many MyFibroTeam members describe their pain as feeling like "a headache all over the body," Show Full Answer

Severe lower back pain can absolutely be part of fibromyalgia. Widespread pain is one of the hallmark symptoms, and it can show up in unexpected places — including the lower back — sometimes intensely and seemingly out of nowhere.

Many MyFibroTeam members describe their pain as feeling like "a headache all over the body," and it can shift, flare, and surprise you in new ways over time. That said, because this pain feels new and severe to you, it's really important to check in with your doctor. Here's why:

- Not all new pain is automatically fibromyalgia-related
- A doctor can rule out other causes and make sure nothing else is going on
- If it is a fibro flare, they can help you manage it more effectively

In the meantime, some things that may offer relief include:

- Heat pads applied to the painful area
- Gentle movement if tolerable
- Rest and pacing your activity

Please don't tough it out alone — reach out to your healthcare provider, especially since this feels different from what you've experienced before. You deserve to be taken seriously! 💛

July 12
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, lower back and right hip.

July 18

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