@A MyFibroTeam Member look up American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association. Many articles on the site. They also have diagrams showing trigger points. I have been seeing a pain management doctor and received trigger point injections. Good luck
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July 27
After 25 years, it makes sense that things feel like they're shifting and intensifying — and what you're describing sounds very much like fibromyalgia tender points (sometimes called trigger points). These are specific spots on the body that become extremely sensitive to pressure, and they're a hallmark of fibromyalgia.
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After 25 years, it makes sense that things feel like they're shifting and intensifying — and what you're describing sounds very much like fibromyalgia tender points (sometimes called trigger points). These are specific spots on the body that become extremely sensitive to pressure, and they're a hallmark of fibromyalgia.
The areas you mention — palms, toes, elbows (inside and out) — are all recognized tender point locations. The pain isn't coming from the joints themselves or from arthritis, but rather from how fibromyalgia affects the central nervous system. Fibromyalgia causes the nervous system to become overactive, amplifying pain signals — so even light pressure (like a box against your elbow) can feel unbearable. This is called central sensitization.
Here are some approaches that may help manage tender point pain:
- Heat therapy — warm compresses or baths can ease sensitivity
- Gentle movement — light stretching or low-impact exercise helps keep muscles from tightening further
- Avoiding pressure triggers — adapting how you carry or hold things, as you already did!
- Medications — talk to your doctor, as some fibromyalgia medications target nerve pain specifically
- Physical therapy — a therapist familiar with fibromyalgia can work around tender points carefully It's really worth bringing this worsening pattern to your doctor's attention. Since fibromyalgia symptoms can change over time, they can help rule out anything else and adjust your treatment plan accordingly.
You're definitely not alone — a MyFibroTeam member shared, "What throws me off is I have had fibro for 10 years, the fatigue was never this bad, even when I had flare-ups." Symptoms evolving over time is a real and frustrating part of this condition.
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