Recent diagnosis of Fibromyalgia

[Gjbrose]

I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2021 after nearly two years of pain initially in my left wrist and then progressing to both hands and feet.

I’m on so many medications and am awaiting the start of my second biologic as Imraldi only helped for 5 months.

I’m wondering if anyone else has both these diagnoses?

How do you manage them and what’s the best treatment for Fibromyalgia?

[Madmusiclover]

They are common commorbiditues. I’ve not been offered any treatment for Fibro. Good luck with new drug. A good systemic control of RA through drugs is the best control for that.

[Jackie1947]

Yes they go hand in glove sadly. No actual treatment for Fibro in my case but since being on a biological med it's been well behaved

[Hidden]

Hi. I have RA and Fibro. I take Amitriptyline 20mg for my Fibro. Works a treat. I sleep more soundly and it got rid of all my nerve pain.

I was prescribed it by my Consultant. No other pain meds ever worked for me, even steroid injections.

[Deeb1764]

I have many autoimmune with RA being the main one with Raynauds/Sojourns/Diabetes but then was told I the had Fibro which does not come under autoimmune by NICE guidelines. My GP has put me on pregabalin to aid sleep but many on here take Amitriptyline. Its about finding one that assists the fibro. Many of us also find fibro kicks in with weather ie humidity rain and wind which seems to make it worse.

There are some very good books out there on trigger points to help assist pain days but its a hard one to sort as very different to RA as muscular from head to toes and random.

[Hidden in reply to Deeb1764]

Thanks for the reminder 🙄. My energy levels went on holiday last week with all this rain…. I am definitely solar-powered ☀️

[Deeb1764 in reply to Hidden]

I have been off the charts with fibro past 2 weeks plus rain the RA kicks in my hands so its been non stop fun!

[J1707- in reply to Hidden]

me too 😂

[Gjbrose]

Thankyou for sharing and giving me advice and support I am hoping new biologic will calm things down, my sleep pattern is so disrupted.

Yes I have found recent weather is making my symptoms more acute, again I really appreciate your help 😊

[Deeb1764 in reply to Gjbrose]

healthline.com/health/rheum...

A good thing to read on Healthline differences and things the same

[Kati66 in reply to Deeb1764]

Thats a really good article, thanks for sharing. I have both too 😞😞😞

[Kati66]

I have both. Was diagnosed in 2014 and RA in December last year. It’s no fun having both! I have been on Amiltryptaline for quite a while and it really helps with sleep. Im also on gabapentin for fibromyalgia and nerve issues. I hope you are able to get the right treatment that helps 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[J1707-]

unfortunately I have both plus one too other AIs. When one kicks off the others joint in and who knows which is which.weather plays a big part especially Fibro which really is sensitive.RA hates humidity. I’m best when the weather is crisp and cold .

[Gjbrose]

thank you everyone for all your comments it really helps to know that you are not alone

[Hidden]

Have you tried an anti-inflammatory diet?