Can fibromyalgia give you tendonitis?

[Twin4Life]

I have been having issues with multiple tendons becoming inflamed and painful. Most recently, I seem to have developed both tennis elbow and golfer's elbow in both arms. I looked up online if fibromyalgia could cause tennis elbow and golfer's elbow because I am not sure why else I would have it. (I suppose it could be excessive computer use as I have spent the last several months doing hours and hours of my own research to find out what is wrong with my sister and me because the NHS won't help. But, honestly, I am not sure about this either.)

Anyway, I read that fibromyalgia can cause tenderness and pain in tendons. But, can it cause inflammation in tendons as well? How do I know if I have tennis elbow or if I just have pain in that area from fibro? Do I need to do exercises for tennis elbow if it's just pain caused by fibro and not actual inflammation?

[Dizzytwo]

Hi, I have tennis elbow and I would advise you to speak with a physiotherapist. We have one attached to our surgery so I was able to book an appointment through our receptionist.

I don't think it's a fibro related problem. It will improve and go away but it can also take weeks and exercises But a physio is the right person deal with this type of problem.

Momo

[Silverstorm]

It could easily be from excessive computer use, particularly if you aren't used to doing that. Definitely see a physio. Hope you feel better soon

[Gkb642023]

As with many posts here it's always good to get other opinions but remember that's just what they are. I certainly get significant elbow pain. Like a lot of fibro pain I wish I could see something like swelling or redness but there's rarely anything to see. I can never understand how a joint as small as your elbows can be so painful. Certainly get it checked. I use a deep freeze gel which helps somewhat. Take care.

[Devon5]

I have had tendon issues in my elbows, achilles, calf and shoulder at different times over the last 5 years. Some seem to be just random - and I believe they are part of my Fibro symptoms. I have seen physios for each condition and eventually (usually after 6-12 months) they improve. I tend to apply the RICE approach in dealing with them. Rest, Ice etc as well as specific exercise as guided by the physio. Time is the best healer though.

I find this the worst part of my condition as it restricts what I can do in daily life depending on its severity.

Good luck.

[Colourpink66]

Hi Twin4Life do you know if you have hypermobility , it seems a lot of fibromyalgia sufferers do, this can cause tendonitis, I googled it

[pokerface69]

Hi there, I currently have Tendonitis in my shoulder and the physio' I saw thought it was likely due to Fibromyalgia. He thought because I have a lot of muscle spasms in my neck and back it may have damaged/caused inflammation in my tendons.

To be honest, I'm always a bit sceptical because sometimes it feels I'm told everything is due to fibro' when I have other conditions too. Being told it was due to fibro' meant that I wasn't offered any treatment so it was another case of 'self management'. My physio' did say that he thought having fibro' would impact recovery time and pain levels.

I'm not saying this will be the same for you and I hope you get better treatment and pain support.

Good luck. x