Newly Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia - Experiencing Terrible Flare Up

I was diagnosed in 2002. A lot of times I thought was a flare I think was just normal Fibro symptoms. I got a REALLY bad flare and was then diagnosed with RA in addition to my lovely Fibro. Def see your dr hopefully get some blood drawn and that will help know what’s going on with you. In the meanwhile be easy on yourself always physically and mentally. Sending gentle hugs 🤗

I found that my fibromyalgia isn't even an issue when I am taking my antipsychotics (can be used off label, I do have BPD with psychosis though so I take a mood stabilizer and an antipsychotic.) I'm on a very low dose. You can have a few mild side effects at first like dry mouth and hunger but those subside after a while. But no fibromyalgia pain or flares with it! (I have gone periods with trying to not have to take meds at all, and my fibro comes back without the meds and goes away with them)

Hello. I am sorry you are going through this. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2009. What you are describing, to me, sounds like a flare up. Some things I do to reduce the effects of a flare up are pain patches/creams, heat or cold packs (depending on type and location of pain), epsom salt soaks, gentle stretching/yoga, massages, remembering to take frequent breaks and drink lots of water. I hope this helps. You are not alone in this.

Super sorry you have to go through this! So far for me what you described is my new normal. There are ways to keep from exasperating it. Like not over doing it. It’s a tough balance for sure! I believe you said your in Michigan? if so… The Mayo Clinic isn’t to terribly far. I really thought their Fibromyalgia Clinic was great and super helpful! Let me know if you have any questions I maybe able to answer? Blessings!

Are you saying you got a new diagnosis of fibromyalgia? I have fibro. Flares are so tough. Sorry you’re feeling so poorly. The biggest thing I’ve found is to rest and not push myself. If I push myself, I either make the flare worse or just stretch it out. My brain fog also gets a lot worse when I push myself. Physical, emotional, and mental rest are all important. Stress can really flare things up too, so trying to avoid stress and manage it with things like meditation and general self-care are really important. Very gentle walks that don’t feel like you’re pushing yourself are good. Gentle stretching (or yoga if you’re up for it) is also really helpful and can keep me from getting super tight and more sore. Some people love hot baths for the aches, especially Epsom salt baths. I use a heating pad regularly and creams like tiger balm or biofreeze can be very helpful too. As you work with your doctor hopefully you can find a medication that helps too. Lengthy, but I hope some of that helps! Let me know if I can help more 🤗

Go see your Doctor so he can check you out. Then he may be able to give you a diagnosis.