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Georgetown, CA

I have left arm weakness and pain, pain in my middle upper back that radiates around my left side all through my chest , my elbows and ribs hurt, does this sound like symptoms of fibromyalgia to any of you??? I have been in constant pain for 28 days straight with NO relief what so ever. Please i need information or help no sure what else to try??? Thanks

September 8, 2017
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Members rallied around someone experiencing constant left-sided pain, arm weakness, and chest discomfort, with many confirming these symptoms... Read more

Members rallied around someone experiencing constant left-sided pain, arm weakness, and chest discomfort, with many confirming these symptoms align with fibromyalgia and strongly urging a doctor visit to rule out other conditions like costochondritis. Several members shared practical relief strategies that work for them, including topical muscle creams (some pharmacies carry fibro-specific formulas), heat pads, warm baths with water flowing over painful areas, rest when the body signals fatigue, and pain medications (noting that while pills may help joint pain, they often don't touch nerve pain). A recurring theme was the isolating and misunderstood nature of fibromyalgia, with members expressing deep empathy for the relentless, crippling pain and emphasizing the importance of documenting symptoms with doctors even when diagnosis feels elusive.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Yes, I have fibro, the most unbearable painful thing, FIrst the doc just kept saying its arthritis from all my disks overlapping, (bulging) Then after 2 months, I went in PJs, said at 830 I need to see the doctor. all 18 pressure pts were on target. Youll know Pain pills don't elp fibro. Creams, and some teas, sorry, But Im such a mess, after running 5k, 4 kids, and 2 jobs , 42 years of all that, Im medically retired, thank Lord for watching me, My 40 yr old lives with me and er 2, (but shes never worked) and I work pt time to keep my home. Fibro is crippling,

September 27, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Yes it does sound like its fibromyalgia. I get the same symptoms and it is often crippling . People dont understand and think youre just bunging it on but it is cruel and sometimes no amount of pain killers can calm it down.

September 16, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Sounds like costochondritis which I have had now on and off. Supposedly it's a symptom of fibro. Needless to say, I would definitely be seen by a doctor. I'm still waiting on an actual diagnosis, ideas of what could be wrong are out there, but no diagnosis. Even though they may not diagnose you, what I'm trying to say it... make sure you're seen and that way they will record everything that has and is going on with you. It will help in the long run (or so I've been told). Good luck! Try to rest.

September 11, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have some of these same symptoms. And yes, it does sound like fibromyalgia. You should have it confirmed by your physician. Best of luck to you.

September 10, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Pain pills does help with fibromyalgia i have been on it for 15yrs. It dont help with the nerve part but it does help with joint pains

January 24, 2018

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