How Long Are Your Flares?

I've recently been through a heck of a stressful period (about three weeks). My fibro went crazy during that time period, especially with tightness. The stress has mostly reduced in the last week, but the soreness, etc are hanging on. It made me wonder how long your flares last for? Mine were usually a few days or so, with this one being the longest. What's your average flare like?

I agree that we are all different. I was just curious as to how others are feeling. I always felt blessed that mine were fairly short lived and during this last one I feel like I can really relate to those that suffer for longer periods of time. I just had bloodwork done as well and am waiting for the results. Thanks for the response.

I agree with Rose, mine typically are failry short lived a few days to a week. I had one flare that lasted for months. This was after a huge stressor though. I had an anaphylactic allergic reaction and after that my entire body went haywire and seemed like it was shutting down. This could have been as a result of the trauma of the allergy or the tremendous amounts of prednisone I had to take to combat the reaction. Either way the Drs. ran test upon test to make sure it was only the Fibro. I think it's a good idea to check in with the Dr. when flares don't follow their normal pattern.

Usually my flares are the result of overdoing it or weather, when stress is involved it usually takes longer to calm down. When we're stressed our bodies are so hyperalert for so long and we tense or muslces constantly without always being aware of it. We porbably don't get as much restorative rest as we need during stressful times and our bodies definitely take longer to recover from stressful periods.

My flares generally last 2-4 days, at the most.  However, in the winter/spring, things get worse and a bad flare can last several weeks.

My flares have been anywhere from a day up to several weeks. My first "big" flare that led to a diagnosis lasted over two months.