bruising

[Hope164]

hi all, wherever I press on my body it feels like a painful bruise. I say to my partner that I feel as though I’ve been walked over by a herd of cows.

Is this a symptom of fibro please

Regards

Liz xx

[Dizzytwo]

Good morning Hope, yes it can be one of the symptoms of fibro. I hurt all over. Somedays worse than others. I can't stand the bedding on me at times. It feel like a dead weight on my legs. Other times not so bad xx

Momo

[Meditationlover]

Hi, yes. I have that every day, some days worse then others , hope you get the right help and support, this forum is fantastic xx

[Bfp1 in reply to Meditationlover]

Hi - yes i have it all the time everywhere in my body. I have to ask doctors and other med professionals not to prod. And they carry on prodding. Its awful. My sympathy to you xxx

[E3178]

Hi, yes, I feel like one big bruise most of the time. I remember my mum was the the same and she was told she had fibrositis in the days before fibromyalgia became the diagnosis given today.

[Art24]

Hi bless you yes this is definitely a fm symptom, somedays I can't even have a hug or cuddle, it affects my scalp down to my toes, material can also cause me discomfort, I've resorted to wear very loose cotton pyjamas most days. Everyone is different but it's trial and error to find what works better for you. Hope you find some relief 💜

[Midori]

It can be; I've often felt like that when I'm flaring.

Cheers Midori

[Yassytina FMA UK Volunteer]

Some good replies from everyone, I call it run over by a truck day 🤣my early evening soak in the bath helps for sure x

[Ag_77]

Great post & replies - spurred me this morning to my first ever response on here after years of intending to ! I too have times when cannot bear even slightest touch, can be very difficult for our loved ones to adjust to...

For years before I've always described feeling as if I'd been tumbled around in a big barrel that had been pitched down a steep bumpy hill...

(was diagnosed with fibro 2016 as r.a. ruled out - previous

hemi- thyroidectomy 1992 & on levo since 2006 total thyroidectomy - both due to 'colloid nodular goitre').

Epsom salt soaks/ magnesium oil help alleviate symptoms to a degree 👍 Best wishes to everyone 😊