Is this a flare up or WHAT?

[Nana434]

I was feeling a bit better for a month or so that is regarding the symptoms not the back pain that never goes away,
For the last two weeks i have started to hurt all over my body again my feet swell up my shoulders feel like if someone was pinching me really hard especially the left, When i wake up in the mornings i can barely walk the pain in my rib cage is so bad it hurts to breath and i started getting really bad head aches, My fingers even hurt haven't
been able to sleep much lately i guess the Elevil dosen't work.
I just don't know feeling very out of it.
Is this normal plz help!

[Nana434]

Thank's so much,It's really helpful to know i'm not alone in this FIBRO world.
You sure are right it can seem like it's tacking control of one's life even if we try to be strong sometimes the FIBRO is stronger.
I try to not let it get me down, but every time i turn around it's another diagnosis,what's NEXT!  I think these Doc's dont know what else to say anymore.
I truly HOPE you get better and try to be strong, your children need you.
It was nice chatting with you let's keep in touch.
                                           God Bless. Nana

[alison713]

hiya sweetheart ,i have been having a flare up now for 3 monthes plus ,my fibro used to come and go ,i could a good week with just minor aches and pains but this flare up as stayed ,and yes i feel isolated allso ,but you no what i ventured out with my kiddies and i felt a lot better for it i have fibro in my chest at the minute aswell so the doctor says we will see,,as im changing my doctors  have haqd enough of my old practice ,the fresh air did me the world of good it was just my breathing today  that was letting me down ,but im hoping one day like all of us they  will find a cure for us all ,its not nice at all sometimes i think its harder for me because i have little children ,but then other days i think it makes me stronger and not let this take hold of my life ,i am not going to live indoors for the rest of my life ,i will allso try and go out tomorrow aswell ,ther is hope for us all im sure there is its just a matter of waiting ,today was a good day for me even with the pain im not going to let it take over my life no way ,be strong and a good day will come for you ,i have stopped taken my medication it doesnt help at all ,why take it if it does nothing for you , i have so many symtoms with my fibro from burning head to palpitations  bad breathing  very poorly musles , and the worst of all tiredness ,hold on in there dont let this get you down please it only make you feel worser ,take care kind regards al;ison

[Nana434]

Thank you soo much this almost makes me feel so isolated it's like i'm in another world,
I really don't want anymore meds i hate having to live on them just want to feel myself
i'm going on wens to pcp maybe something else can be done so tired of being sick and having no control over my life.

[tmjfibro]

I am sorry you are having a rough time of it .It sure sounds like you are having a major flare ,I am justgetting over one as I to had a good period so over did things ,plus this rain does nt help .Can you phone your GP they might be able to give you some stronger pain meds to help you .Fibro fog is sometimes worst than the pain as concentration levels go
I felt like I was going mad with it

(((((((((soft hugs))))))))))))))))

sheila