What happens prior to Fybro flare

[Tikaneko]

I wonder if anyone has the same experiences as I do, prior to Fybro flare my urine output slows and I start to become swollen (I also have psoriatic arthritis) in my joints, then my thighs, ankles and wrists. Then the pains.

I am really lucky as I have injections of 120mg Depomedrone twice a year, they last about 4 months then I have one month of oh oh here we go again then a month of Fybro pain and arthritis pain. Thee injections treat both Fybro and arthritis. My rheumatologist is lovely and keeps his eye on me ensuring that I have constant checks, he has tried other meds but I don’t seem to able to tolerate them very well, this seems the only thing that keeps me going.

[Badbessie]

My wife also as Psa. Your swelling could be linked to your arthritis. If fluid is being retained then your urinary output would go down. However there could be other reasons for your symptoms. Your safest bet would be to see your GP. Fibromyalgia can be innocent as a cause of symptoms and for safety other causes needs to be ruled out.

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

I find that if I'm heading for a flare my voice will start to go, I will sound like I have a sore throat or even loose no voice completely, even though there might not be any pain to indicate a sore throat

[Vivalaviv]

Sore throat & muscle spasms/weakness

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I’m really glad you’ve got a good Rheumatologist and treatment that helps.

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The symptoms you describe may NOT be fibro related, we must never assume very ache and pain is fibro.. If your urinary tracked is "wobbly" then try some pelvic floor excercise to see if like me your muscle has gone weak BUT you must tell your g.p.