My arms and legs hurt

I have pain that comes and goes. Sometimes I feel it worse when I have my period (sorry to be graphic but I'm desperate)It goes from my hips to my ankles and sometimes its only one leg sometimes they go back and forth or both ...and then there are times when my arms ache too. its a very deep feeling pain that nothing helps. I can squeeze my forearm where it hurts and it just feels tender when I do. it's like a headache in my bones or something does this make sense? I have been to a few doctors and I was tested for arthritis which I was told I do not have. I fly often and when I am flying it seems worse. I was in Las Vegas this week (I'm from Chicago) and the pain was unbearable. I was in tears for hours ...its like I cant sit still and want to constantly flex muscles because it gives a little relief. I was given Neurontin for pain and after taking it for about 5 months, I stopped at the suggestion of my pharmacist because I never felt a difference with taking it. I was taking about 500 mg a day. Can anyone relate to this pain? Sorry for rambling ...I don't know any way to make it go away unless I take a Xanax. sometimes that will calm me down and the pain will subside.

Hi, Steiner, and welcome! Yes, achiness comes with fibro. We can feel like we have a bad case of the flu. When I have this type of discomfort, I get "antsy" and can't be comfortable. That's when I head to bed for the night. Thank goodness I don't have this in the middle of the day.

Have you been diagnosed with fibro? You might want to see a good board certified rheumatologist to help find out what exactly is going on with you. Make sure they do treat fibro patients just in case that's your diagnosis. There are still some doctors out there that are in the Dark Ages when it comes to this illness.

I use a muscle relaxer that has helped me a lot with these muscle pains. It's called Robaxin. I also use ibuprofen with food, Tylenol, magnesium malate, and vitamin D3 to help with pain too.

Be sure to check out Fibro 101...the first thread on the forum. There are good links there that might help,you and there are links about the supplements I just mentioned and how these work in the body.

I do hope you get some answers soon. It sure is an uncomfortable feeling and, when you don't understand why this is happening, it can cause fear and worry which doesn't help one bit! Do let us know what you find out.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better. Don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you. Hope to hear more from you soon.

Sherrine