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Posted 3/17/2012 2:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone,

I've been in the middle of a FM phase. (Not sure how else to call it) for a few days now and I'm wondering.

Is there FM phases that doesn't end?

By phase, I mean FM symptoms hitting you full blown.
- Skin sensitivity.
- Insomnia.
- Anxiety
- General pain
- Feeling that you're dizzy for a few seconds
(Those are my symptoms anyway)

For me, they come and go without warning. I'm just starting a FM journal so I'm not sure how long they last yet, but.. I want to know if there's people out there who feel the FM symptoms for months and years without a break.

I'm following a diet, doing exercises.
My rheumatologist told me to up my Omega 3 and Omega 6 intake. So I eat sushi once a week and eat fat with Omega 6, but I don't see a difference. At least not so far.

Thank you
Posted 3/17/2012 4:52 AM (GMT 0)
I know that sometimes it feels like a flare will never end. It all ebbs and flows. Each flare runs it's own course and it lasts differently each time and for each person. I can't swear by that and I have no medical studies to prove that theory, but that is what I have observed over the years.
Posted 3/17/2012 1:04 PM (GMT 0)
I have had a rash on my legs for 4 months now, and the burning and pain for 2-3 months. but I've been under alot of stress. There are some good days in between the bad days. But still have been in a flair for a couple months. It always seems this time of year I am "worse". Once I get into May, it usually gets better.
Posted 3/19/2012 4:52 AM (GMT 0)
Anna, I never thought about keeping a journal. Years ago I would of said my fibro was full blown for a long time. I am so happy to have some relief now. I hope yours come soon.
Posted 3/19/2012 5:40 AM (GMT 0)
 

Anna, I'm so sorry you're having a flare.

While I understand your rheumy telling you to increase your Omega 3 fat intake, I can't understand why they would tell you to increase your Omega 6.  Omega 3's decrease inflammation, while Omega 6's increase it.

While we do need Omega 6's as part of our diet, most people get way too much of them as it is.  Also, eating sushi once a week won't help much as far as increasing your Omega 3's, but it's a start.  You might want to consider taking supplemental fish oil (buy a good brand) or eating wild-caught salmon at least twice a week.

I'm not trying to tell you what to do, I'm just trying to help.  I hope your flare doesn't last long and that you're feeling better soon.

Posted 3/20/2012 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
i like the journal idea
my "flares" last anywhere from 1-2 days to 2-3 weeks (like last month)
Posted 3/20/2012 10:20 AM (GMT 0)
I feel my fibro all of the time and I do get flares if I eat the wrong thing or if I overdo.

It's wonderful you're doing all that you can to deal with your fibro. If you want to test to see if what you're doing is doing good things for your fibro, eat something you shouldn't and see how you feel later. What I eat also affects my sleep. If I eat fatty foods, sugar, or caffiene I can't sleep very much and I'm in a lot of pain even with my melatonin and l-theanine.

What helps me a great deal too is my daily stretches, beneficial supplements, and my walks.


Good luck to you.

Posted 3/20/2012 1:00 PM (GMT 0)

hi anna,iv had FM 4 bout 23yrs but was only diagnosed bout 4yrs ago.up until then i was told sevral times that how i was feelin was related to my sporadic arthritis i av or the classical"its all in ur head,stop worring".i new they wrong...my symptoms r constant,sometimes worse than other times.at times i may only have 1 symptom(out break of sore skin on hands with wot looks like razor cuts,eyes achin etc)but i always ache or am in pain somewhere in me.sometimes really bad other times not so bad...but im never totally free of aches or pains.iv heard that there r ppl who`s FM totally disappears n never returns n that they r some ppl who go in t remission only 4 it t reoccur.theres no set rules 4 FM as u will no....its a cruel disease that duz wot it bloody wants...the sad thing is that ppl who dont av it av no sympathy 4 ppl with it cos they cant see it.over the yrs iv been called a benefit scrounger,faker etc n it hurts.i dont no ur situation but feel that u may not av been believed 2.i hope that iv helpt u n if not im sorry.i hope u find some kind of relief soon,best wishes gerisly x

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