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I have a physical job ( housekeeping ) why does my fibromyalgia pain feel worse, i thought being physically active would help, 8 months of 24/7 pain!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Fibromyalgia?: Perhaps you do not have fibromyalgia. Exercise does help fms, but you mention no meds. Nonetheless, half of the patients referred to me do not have this, usually a spondylitis, most likely psoriatic arthritis.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Not always: Aerobic exercise is not universally helpful. In my experience, many fm sufferers have worse symptoms with either physical or emotional stress.

Answered 12/29/2022

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