Do you feel different before a pain spike or flare up?

[flower12345]

Before elevated pain, I feel like something is off. I have learned that for me this is a sign that I'm going to start having a flare up. Can you usually tell before it happens because of subtle signals from your body?

[mellie4]

Sometimes I'll get a flare-up from overdoing things and I sort of know ahead of time that by pushing myself I'll pay later.  But some flare-ups come over me with no warning and also can come on very suddenly.  Since you get a little warning, is there anything you can do that lessens the severity or length of your flare-up?

[geminigirl1963]

Once in a while I will have an increase in fatigue before I start with a pain flare, but not always.  Unfortunately, they mostly tend to hit me out of the blue without warning.  I actually wish I would have some warning before they hit so that I could possibly better prepare myself for them, although I don't think that you can EVER really prepare yourself for increased pain :(

[inga511]

Hi Flower-I always enjoy reading your posts. I always go through a stress period bf my really bad flare ups so I know when they are coming. The ones that hit mr by surprise are the barometric pressure changes. They come out of no where. Also when I get my period I get a major flare up too. Sounds like almost all the time, doesn't it?;)

Happy new year to All.

Inga

[flower12345]

Thanks, Mama Sherry! I hope that you have a wonderful new year! You are so kind and supportive. Thanks for answering.
  

Hugs,

Flower

[namnam46]

Hi Flower,

I must admit that UNFORTUNATELY, my body doesn't WARN me before a flare-up.  I think that you are VERY lucky to get that type of a warning!!  I would think it is VERY helpful when you are able to get a warning such as that!!  :)

Hope that you had a VERY Merry Christmas and will HAVE  a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!..........Mama Sherry  :)