I get these as well. Sometimes I will have like a whole-body "jump", like I've been startled by something. Sometimes, it's embarrasing because people are like "what the h*ll is wrong..or you OK?"....
I have this pain as well. It seems to worsen with lying too long on one side or the other. It wakes me up and I will have to turn over to get back to sleep. To me, it does feel like a deep toothache...
I use wrist splints off and on whenever I feel I am having a flare. I usually only wear them at night, but sometimes during the day as well....
Thanks for all the info. I absolutely hate going to doctor's appointments, so I don't go unless things are pretty bad. I'm a nurse...ha! Go figure. I will definitely have to change jobs if I were to...
I see another thread from two days ago answering some questions about the trigger points. However, I want to know if the disease progresses after the first few flares into having worse symptoms, such...
I think Mr. T has it right...tropical warmth! I recently visited Hawaii for the first time and felt great. Pretty much had no pain. I live in Oregon. The winters here can get snow, especially higher...
Is there now a specific test to diagnose it now? That would be great, huh? Instead of differential diagnosis...meaning ruling out everything else....
Did anyone not have all trigger points in their early fibro flares (first few real flares)? I have been to the dr. only twice. I know I have fibro, I have a vast majority of far-flung symtpoms but I...
Ok, much to my chagrine, there is a thread on the fibro 101 post about this! It did not show in the search results, however. Sorry to have duplicated....
Ok, the poll is not showing up. Anyone know what I did wrong?...
Hello. I am new to fibro diagnosis. I have been researching the subject of Vitamin D deficiency (of which I am, checked last at 8 then just up to 12 after a summer of sun!) and fibro. If you would...
I am so relieved at such a warm welcome. Thank you. I feel very fragile and emotional right now as well as physically sick. That is very good advice, Jeannie 143, as I seem to get very overwhelmed...
Thank you very much. I will follow your advice on where to find a good specialist....
Hello, I am new to these forums and somewhat new to fibro. I haven't been officially diagnosed yet, but I am a health care professional and my brother has fibro. I am absolutely positive that this is...