Hello
After having fibro for the last 5 years, well longer but did
Not know what it was. I am still not able to tell when I am
Going to have a flare.
How many people know before it happens, and what are
Your symptoms interested to know
Thank you
Viv x
I just start not being able to move or think. I just stare at the tv, not registering what's on, getting so tired that I feel sick & hot & dizzy & have to sit down if I try & do anything. Often, my body just switches off & I go to sleep almost immediately after. My back & neck are very good at letting me know when I've done too much! When they start hurting, even when I've taken all my pain meds, I Know I have done too much, & am heading for a flare up. Oh, yes, I also get very emotional too. And irrational, I take everything as a slight & want to cry & be left alone - it hurts just having someone else there.
Julie xxx
Thank you I have the exaustion,,neck pain but for me that's
Most of the time, not being able to move that for me is being
Stiff.nim so sorry you get it so bad it's nasty
I have no clue..it takes me by surprise every time. Stress makes it worse.
I don't know either some times it just comes, a lot of
People seem to know don't they.
If I have a bit of stress or get upset I get it within a few days
Or I get very tired.
Viv x
The last bad bad one was my body was telling me it didn't want to walk but my mind was saying but It'll do you good. 2 really appalling days ! I've read on here that it's about pacing yourself but I'm finding that even moving a few small wet plantpots can mean I have to hit the couch. We can all hope, & have faith that someday there will be answers x positive thoughts
Hi there,I've had fibro for 8 years now and sometimes I know if a flare is coming and other times I don't.My symptoms are an exacerbation of pain,fatigue,headaches or migraines,unable to function ie get dressed,bathe,cook,go out etc..Iam in a flare at the moment and feel aweful.I haven't even brushed my teeth or my hair yet! 
Hi it has take me nearly ten years to listen to my body. I have noticed that I start by having dry tired eyes, then I fiddle with them and probably make worse. I become very exhausted more than normal. My migraines are more frequent and my muscles feel really heavy and fatigued. I talk more rubbish than normal. If at all possible, I have trouble thinking straight and have difficulty organising my thoughts and carrying out my job. That I have done for the past twenty years. Sometimes I may feel that my meds are working and I feel ok. When I can't feel a difference sometimes this is an indicator. But not always.
The key is make notes mental or write them down the symptoms when you have a flare up see if they follow a pattern.
Good luck .
Thank you Riles, that's a good idea to make notes
That is if I can remember to spell or write down what
My symptoms are at the time of a flare if I am the same
As you when a flare starts
Still it will be fun to read if my brain comes back after
Thank you Viv x
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