Question 1

is there anything to help with flare ups of my fibromyalgia and pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Studies support the benefits of exercise in reducing pain from fibromyalgia. Other non medication options include but not limited to stress reduction, meditation, acupuncture. There are currently three drugs that are fda approved for the management of fibromyalgia: Pregabalin (lyrica), duloxetine (cymbalta), and milnacipran (savella). Other medications such as tramadol (ultram) may be helpful too.

Question 2

what are possible reasons that my fibromyalgia flares up when i'm in a car?

Accepted Answer

Greater Muscle Spasm: Fibromyalgia pain worsens w. auto trips, as mechanical jostling causes strain of chronically spastic torso, back, &amp; pelvic muscles. In my opinion, chronic muscle spasms are compensatory efforts to maintain rigidity of an unstable musculoskeletal system; secondary to sacroiliac joint ligament laxity from trauma, childbirths, or genetically-potentiated Hypermobility Syndrome. Gravity Rules.

Question 3

i'm not coping with fibromyalgia flare-ups. i'd love advice on how to deal with symptoms.?

Accepted Answer

See details: Are you under the care of a rheumatologist? If the flares are frequent, medication adjustments can be helpful. The major thing is that no therapy is 100% effective so there will be periods of increased pain and fatigue. Speak with the doctor treating your fibro and see if any changes in meds are indicated.

Question 4

is one of the triggers for fibromyalgia stress? for example gettin stressed would cause symptoms to flare up?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Significant stress is a trigger that can flare fm.

Question 5

can fibromyalgia suddenly get a lot worse? feel like i'm in the worst flare i've ever had, and my energy levels and pain ones are terrible

Accepted Answer

Fibromyalgia s: there will be flare ups due to change of weather, but , more likely  increased stress in your life.The signs of stress /depression are insomnia, fatigue, irritable, physical symptoms(fibromyalgia).
Short term acute care would be prednisone -Medrol pack.
The main treatment for FMS is usually the SSRI's-Lexapro, Cymbalta (duloxetine) , Zoloft, etc.
Lyrica is medicine that can somewhat help symptoms,not the cause

Question 6

recently diagnosed fibromyalgia, not on meds and unsure if i want them. any suggestions for relief from achy flu like flare ups? exercise, etc?

Accepted Answer

Fibromyalgia: is a difficult condition to diagnose because it can mimic all kinds of diseases that cause chronic pain. It is often associated with depression, insomnia and flu-like symptoms. Mild to moderate exercise will help, practice sleep hygiene, avoid narcotics. These meds could be helpful: Cymbalta ,Lyrica (pregabalin) and Savelle. Ask your doctor for recommendation.

Question 7

i have fibromyalgia and i get flare ups twice a month. not able to move. no doctors in the cleveland area believe me, what am i to do with this pain?

Accepted Answer

Ask 4 help: Fibromyalgia is a widely misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition that causes pain and fatigue. There's no magic surgery or medicine that can fix your condition, but there are treatments that can really improve your quality of life. It can be provided by your pcp, neurologist or pain management specialist, mental health provider.

Question 8

for fibromyalgia flare ups. i exercise and have been on lyrica (pregabalin) & gabpetin. what would you suggest for short term flare ups that happen once a month?

Accepted Answer

Sleep restoration: Sleep restoration, avoidance of narcotics and consider electroprobe or laser therapy.

Question 9

possible for fibromyalgia to go into some type of remission? i have fewer days and more time between flare ups, as if it's tapering off

Accepted Answer

Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is poorly understood and probably has multiple causes.  I am hopeful your symptoms will continue to improve, but don't get discouraged if they worsen as the disease can wax and wane.

Try to focus on eating healthy (probably organic/non-GMO)  and getting as much exercise as you can without causing a flare.

Question 10

i have fibromyalgia, and today i got extremely sharp pains all throughout my front and back ribs. is this just a flare-up or something else?

Accepted Answer

It is part of same: It is most probabely flare up of same syndrome and has to be treated symptomatically with pain relievers and if it persists you may need to take other meds Lyrica (pregabalin) or Gabapentin with or without antidepressants.

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I'm not coping with fibromyalgia flare-ups. i'd love advice on how to deal with symptoms.?

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Is one of the triggers for fibromyalgia stress? for example gettin stressed would cause symptoms to flare up?

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Can fibromyalgia suddenly get a lot worse? feel like i'm in the worst flare i've ever had, and my energy levels and pain ones are terrible

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Recently diagnosed fibromyalgia, not on meds and unsure if i want them. any suggestions for relief from achy flu like flare ups? exercise, etc?

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I have fibromyalgia and i get flare ups twice a month. not able to move. no doctors in the cleveland area believe me, what am i to do with this pain?

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For fibromyalgia flare ups. i exercise and have been on lyrica (pregabalin) & gabpetin. what would you suggest for short term flare ups that happen once a month?

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Possible for fibromyalgia to go into some type of remission? i have fewer days and more time between flare ups, as if it's tapering off

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I have fibromyalgia, and today i got extremely sharp pains all throughout my front and back ribs. is this just a flare-up or something else?

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