pain

[nana68]

hi people am new here, i have Fibromyalgia and i am in a flare up right now. pain in arms hands and in between shoulder blades, it feels as if i have someone sitting on my shoulders 24/7. at the minute just taking paracetamol this has being going on a few weeks just not sure whether or not i should see doctor any help please.

thank you

[Hidden]

Hi Nana

I am so sorry you are in a flare you are not alone, I am currently drinking from a child’s beaker as my arms have zero strength today.

I would personally contact my doctor and tell them how your pain is and to see if they can suggest medication to help or just any kind of help.

You cannot and should not suffer in silence, so give them a call.

Sending you gentle hugs and understanding.

Panda

🐼🥰💜

[nana68 in reply to Hidden]

thank you i think i will call today cant stand this pain much longer

[Hidden in reply to nana68]

I know, and you really shouldn’t have to it’s very unfair 🐼

[Dinkie]

Hi Nana

Like many fibro sufferers I can’t take prescription meds but find that the microwaveable wheat bags help as do hot water bottles. I also have a heated cape (£15 from Lidl) Also something called biofreeze helps me. You could also try Epsom salts in a bath, this helps muscle aches and pains.

Also have you had your vit D levels checked? If not this is something your GP can organise.

Your GO should be able to give you something to help you over the worst of the flare.

Hope you find some relief soon.

Dinks

[Yassytina FMA UK Volunteer]

healthunlocked.com/fibromya..., Hello nana68 and welcome, yes it’s pretty rotten when pain and flares go on awhile, like dinkie says I wouldn’t be without my Epsom salts bath every day, I ve just gone on Amazon and stocked up with some bags of lovely smelly ones , found a good deal from company called Westlab on there. I too use bio freeze which I’ve ordered on there or sometimes boots the chemist sells it. Differently for me is warmth and relaxation , yes the hot bottle too, really chilly today so stocked up on essentials and glad to be home. I differently find my body will just naturally slow me up so I go with my flow paste and rest up and hope any flares jog off. Sometimes for me it can be a day, couple of days, and have also had more lenghty spells. You could ring your surgery and ask for a call back from your doc or practioner nurse tomorrow for a piece of mind, keep warm and rest up xxx. , ps posted a link above if you want to lock your future posts as only our community can see and not open to any other site engines on the internet.