How long can flare ups last?

[Nanna2023]

Hi,I was diagnosed with Fibromyagia in 2015. I have had afew flare ups which lasted afew days but have had a flare up 2wks ago. Visited Gp who suggested increasing duloxatine. Only increased by 20mgs which means I'm now on 110mg daily. The pain in my back,arms and legs is getting no better,despite me going swimming ,using heat pad, walking the dog and taking paracetamol/ ibuprofen. I'm currently off work. Not sure what else I can do.

[Kimmie88]

unfortunately flare up can last days or even weeks doing small activity can help but not over doing it heat pads don’t really work a warm bath with muscle soak help me but everyone deals with flare ups differently

[Cat00]

Also some of don't have flares, my fibro pain is constant.

[Dinkie in reply to Cat00]

My pain is constant too but I do have occasions lasting days where it is definitely more intense and therefore I class it as going through a flare. This is the problem with fibro, it's different for all of us, which is probably goes some reason to explain why the medics find it so difficult to help us.

[Cat00 in reply to Dinkie]

Yeah I also have several different chronic pain conditions which all vie for attention, so they ebb and flow..

[Dinkie in reply to Cat00]

me too, literally a right pain in the rear end🤣😆 got to laugh otherwise we would cry.

[Cat00 in reply to Dinkie]

Yes I've completed ruined my back at the gym so I'm going to be double hobbling for a while!

[Debsdelight72]

Bless you Nanna2023,

It looks like you've tried or been told lots of things that out so I won't join in,

I am always in a state of chronic pain usually 3-5 any thing else sends me into a panic because I know whats coming, I've had a couple of hospital stays 🚑🚑

My last big flare was for over a 6 month period, I got myself into a right mess, The depression and anxiety just took over and my pain level was 7-10 pretty much all that time,🤕🤕

It was 1 of those where my mental health could have taken over completely, I do believe if my Husband wasn't with me and looking after me I wouldn't be here today,🥺🥺😪😪

He is my 😇

I'm hoping everyone with the curse of Fibro has that 1 person to help you through the darkest of days, (more if poss)

I hope you have good people and loved ones at your side

Take care

Debs

[Yassytina FMA UK Volunteer]

Sorry too read your flare is lasting awhile and you sound like you are trying too keep active in between, I read here from members that in general flares can last a few days too a few weeks. I am on duloxtene but also using a Hemp Cannnibi cream too rub into my back /shoulder blades , I’ve found it very helpful and ordered online. (When using anything new always run by your pharmacist or doctor 1st too check it’s okay with any meds) I really notice the difference if I miss my evening soak as well. maybe give it a few days and see your doctor again ,especially if you cannot return too work as you sound like you are really trying too do things still xx

[Nanna2023 in reply to Yassytina]

Thanks for the advice. Pain is no better,infact worse and now wakes me during the night. Been back to see Gp who has arranged for me to have bloods checked. My BP was raised today, so having to complete a week's BP results. Have a sick note for 3wks. I am a nurse working in community and have been struggling with some jobs like washing patients legs,dressing ulcers and bandages all whilst I'm on my knees! Worrying that I'm not going to be able to do my job much longer.Ive been nursing for over 40yrs! Xx

[Yassytina FMA UK Volunteer in reply to Nanna2023]

My heart goes out too you, nursing for forty years and giving too the Community is wonderful, would you be able too retire from the job ? How are you in this extreme heat last couple days ? I ve slowed up and pain is worse , seems we cannot win can we, glad they are keeping an eye on BP for a week, I did reading s for a week and now take 2 sorts of BP meds . Xx

[Off7]

my flares vary, winter months are worse and can last weeks/months.

I’d try magnesium and turmeric capsules and vitamin D, it is all trial and error unfortunately I think for everyone. It’s the devil it really is. Try to keep your mental health in a good place, I just tell myself today is bad tomorrow maybe better. Hang in there and don’t push or punish yourself xx