No tears

[Donna-mari]

Why is it, my fibro pain is worse than ever, I'm not sleeping well, I feel really down but I cant cry?

[Fibroska]

Hi Donna-mari,

Sorry to hear things are so bad for you right now. My symptoms have been heightened recently and as I am not doing that much different to before "Lockdown", I have came to the conclusion that it is the unavoidable stress we are all under which is causing these flare ups.

Unfortunately there is no quick fix, I have found that keeping active and occupied, focusing on the more enjoyable hobbies is helping a lot. As for the sleeping, I haven't found any remedies I am afraid, I am in a fortunate position where I don't work there fore I can sleep to mid day if I need to. As to you not being able to cry, I know what you mean, you just want to let it all out and it won't come; i don't know what to tell you. Have you tried watching a film or documentary which might set you off, my worry is that one of these days it is going to come and I'll not be able to stop.

I hope you feel some form of relief soon Donna-mari and I hope someone has some solutions for you. Remember and be kind to yourself.

Stay safe, keep well and be strong.

Fibroska

[Donna-mari in reply to Fibroska]

Thank you so much. It's nice to hear from someone else who "gets it"

[Fra22-57]

I am like you with worse pain n not sleeping but I am not bursting into tears .I dont think it would help me but make it worse for me.I so cry easilier enough at other things when someone is on tv.I did feel very depressed at start of this lockdown n it does get me down n pain makes it so much worse n without sleep as wake in pain alot I get ratty.I cant advice as I dont know for myself.I dont have hobbies.When we moved home we downsized so much n got rid of all card making stuff n my hands hurt so much anyway so am useless but we do crosswords n play cards read...you know all the boring stuff

I think if you could have good sleep it would refreshen you.could your gp not prescribe one.I used to take one that dulled the pain n made you sleep more.it want a sleeping tablet as such.it was an antidepressant I think

[Donna-mari in reply to Fra22-57]

Thank you. Yes I was thinking about something to help me get some decent sleep. I might speak to my gp. You feel like such a nuisance at the minute bothering them though as they are so busy with everything.

[chrissywarohisp in reply to Donna-mari]

Hi, Just sitting reading the posts and came across yours, I have been diagnosed for 3 years, firstly with polymyalgia rheumatica then through my rheumatologist I was diagnosed also with fibromyalgia - now being tested for Lupus. Lots of other things discovered through CT, MRI, Dexa and ultrasound - pretty depressing. I have been treated for years for depressive illness, chronic migraine with aura, so am quite used to medication. I can fall asleep anywhere, my body tells me "that's enough" even if I have only made a cup of coffee, so best to sit down, what happens? I fall asleep. I get fatigued every day, and prior to the fibro and the poly I was already on diazepam (5mg) and amytriptiline (migraine prevention), these two, plus the 2 x 30/500 co-codomol just before bedtime means that I have a pretty perfect night's sleep. Just ask your GP with regards to the three medications put together, as I have them like that, as prescribed by my rheumatologist. I sleep deeply and wake up at a normal time - however, I do have the problem where I have to go back to bed after my husband has left to work, and I sleep again for another couple of hours. Hope this has been helpful?

[chrissywarohisp]

Hi, I am unable to cry too. Since I have been diagnosed I have been unable to cry. I believe it is something which is a symptom of fibro, it includes dry mouth also - which I also suffer from. I have not found anything at all that will make me cry, and when you feel so low, and am now in lockdown, I have not seen my three daughters since we went into lockdown, I have not seen any of my grandchildren, as as we have just moved out (two days before lockdown) we have not had broadband until this weekend - so I am relieved that I can now make virtual contact - which is the only thing which is keeping me going - knowing that my family and extended family worry about me, love me, and they know that I love them all back. So, where you can, keep on giving - there is nothing better to keep you sane than contract, even if it is virtual. Keep Safe and Keep Well.

[Donna-mari in reply to chrissywarohisp]

Thank you. I will keeping going, let's just hope this is all over soon xx

[Entela15]

Hi Donna-Mari, it could be your antidepressant. They can stop you from crying. I've had that problem in the past. I wish I could hold my tears now. I cry almost every day. X

[Donna-mari in reply to Entela15]

Aww bless you. I'm on gabapentin but not antidepressants.

[Entela15 in reply to Donna-mari]

I've tried gabapentin. It didn't work for pain but it made me feel so high. Gosh, I've never felt happier in my life. Shame didn't take the pain away.