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Is it consistent with fibromyalgia to have light touch greatly increase the pain for several minutes? the pain is spread throughout almost everywhere.
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Yes: Most Fibro patients describe hypersensitivity (pain out of proportion to the amount of touch or pressure). Medications are available to decrease that sensitivity. Good luck
Answered 4/22/2017
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