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Posted 1/29/2012 3:17 AM (GMT 0)
Does anyone get a headache if you use your upper body muscles alot? Today I was kneading some fondant, it was pretty tough and I guess I kneaded for about 15 minutes.  Since I was using most of my upper body muscles I started to get a little hot, then my muscles started to ache, eyelids even started to hurt, muscles in face hurt then  a headache and I started to get a little tired. I knew if I didn't stop or take something I would go into a flare, I think that's what it was starting to do. I stopped took a motrin, tylenol, and a flexeril. My muscles get so aggrivated when I keep using them, and they throw a fit and tighten up, ache and make me feel sick. But is it the muscles contracting or something that cause the headache? (maybe tense up)

 

Posted 1/29/2012 12:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Klambert1,

Sorry to hear about your pain issue. I get this. It's one reason my x2 daily stretches are so important for me to do. Also going to see my chiropractor for several sessions if the pain doesn't subside helps me somewhat.

One small tip, when something you're doing starts to hurt, walk away for a while. If it doesn't subside do a few stretches. I have to often change what I'm doing from walking to standing to sitting to being on the computer for a short time...

Good luck to you.
Posted 1/29/2012 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
Were you straining when kneading the fondant?  That could be a possibility.  I hope the headache is gone now. 

 

Sherrine

Posted 1/29/2012 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, a little. It's just crazy how fibro muscles, once aggrivated want to act up and start the domino effect. Once I took those 3 pills I laid down for a few minutes and felt better. I warmed the fondant up in the microwave, so that made it alot easier to work with. It's also weird to feel your face and your muscles hurt, esp the eyelids. Crazy stuff.
Posted 1/29/2012 8:07 PM (GMT 0)
The straining could have put pressure in your head.  That can happen with me sometimes.  I can feel the pressure but I, thankfully, don't get headaches.  I've only had about five very mild headaches in my life. 

 

Sherrine

Posted 1/31/2012 4:57 PM (GMT 0)
Good morning Klambert1,

I am new to this forum, and I am reviewing the different posts that are similiar to my own diseases and conditions. I, too, have terrible headaches when I use my upper body muscles. Whenever I do projects that require using my strength, which is weak :), I can experience flare ups for days. I do know that I have to slowly strengthen the muscles throughout my entire body. I find this hard for fibro people because there is such a fine line when it comes to exercising. That is my New Year's resolution to get in shape physically. In the last two years, I have been diagnosed with connective tissue disease and autoimmune hepatitis. I have been a fibro member for at least four years. All of these diseases and conditions cause extreme fatigue so I never know exactly which one is to blame....it's probably a combination. I would love to hear from others. Take care and have a great day :).

Gizzy51

Posted 2/1/2012 9:47 PM (GMT 0)
YES!
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