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Anyone try trigger point injections for tight muscles?

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I went to a neuro-pain doctor today and wanted to talk about trigger point injections for my upper trapezius muscles because that is where I keep my stress and when the tension of the muscles increases too much, it goes to my neck and causes migraines. The doctor spent 2 minutes with me, never reviewed my paperwork and told me trigger point injections will only work for acute issues and told me to try a keto diet. Note: their website advertises trigger point injections to help with fibromyalgia… read more

July 29
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, it was. Had to wait a month to get the appointment and took time off work to go to it

July 30
A MyFibroTeam Member

What a waste of time for you! I hope your insurance at least covered the visit.

July 30 (edited)
MyFibroTeam

That experience sounds incredibly frustrating — especially when the doctor's own website contradicts what they told you. Feeling dismissed after finally advocating for yourself is disheartening, and that reaction is completely valid.

Finding the right care team can feel like a full-time job. As one MyFibroTeam member put Show Full Answer

That experience sounds incredibly frustrating — especially when the doctor's own website contradicts what they told you. Feeling dismissed after finally advocating for yourself is disheartening, and that reaction is completely valid.

Finding the right care team can feel like a full-time job. As one MyFibroTeam member put it:

> *"Trying my best to find the right doctors for me but it seems like most of myself and the doctors are not seeing eye to eye. It's frustrating especially after all this time but I'm still here searching. My goal is to build a good team of doctors who I can trust."*

Trusting your instincts here seems very reasonable. It may be worth seeking a second opinion from a physiatrist (a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist) or a pain management specialist who has genuine experience treating fibromyalgia. These specialists tend to take a more comprehensive, whole-body approach.

In the meantime, some complementary options that have shown real benefit for fibromyalgia-related pain and muscle tension include:

- Acupuncture — shown to calm the nervous system, reduce pain signals, and improve blood flow to tissues
- Physical therapy — can help retrain muscles and build strength
- Tai chi — low-impact and shown to reduce pain and anxiety with no reported side effects

These won't replace the conversation you deserve to have about trigger point injections, but they may offer some relief while you find a doctor who will actually listen.

July 29

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