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I have d d d & fibromyalgia! with occasional flareups which have lasted, days! its the same with pain in both shoulders always hurt, but sometimes i cant lift my arm! cant take nsaids, i got cyclobenzaprine but it doesnt help! any suggestions?

Q: i have d d d & fibromyalgia! with occasional flareups which have lasted, days! its the same with pain in both shoulders always hurt, but sometimes i cant lift my arm! cant take nsaids, i got cyclobenzaprine but it doesnt help! any suggestions?

: This appears complex and presumably widespread. In many cases, a diagnosis of fibromyalgia is erroneous, and the true problem is an occult small fiber neuropathy. If you do have established fibromyalgia, several medications can help. Suggest you see a rheumatologist and get this fully assessed and updated. Physical therapy may help.

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This appears complex and presumably widespread. In many cases, a diagnosis of fibromyalgia is erroneous, and the true problem is an occult small fiber neuropathy. If you do have established fibromyalgia, several medications can help. Suggest you see a rheumatologist and get this fully assessed and updated. Physical therapy may help.

Answered 7/31/2021

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A member asked:

I have d d d & fibromyalgia! with occasional flareups which have lasted, days! its the same with pain in both shoulders always hurt, but sometimes i cant lift my arm! cant take nsaids, i got cyclobenzaprine but it doesnt help! any suggestions?

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