Muscle spasms are a source of considerable pain in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome -- our muscles clench and just won't relax, sometimes in spite of multiple treatments.
I learned something fascinating about muscle contraction recently. It seems counter-intuitive, but it actually takes more energy for a muscle to relax than to contract. In fact, it takes twice as much. Weird, eh? Here's how it works:
- When a muscle contracts, small pouches in the cells release calcium.
- For the muscle to relax, the cell needs to pump the calcium back into the pouch.
- When energy is low, the cell can't perform that job and the muscle stays contracted.
More and more, researchers are looking at how our cells and the mitochondria within them function to uncover what's going on in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. It's becoming more accepted that we've got dysfunction there, so that helps clarify why our muscles refuse to unclench.
I almost always have muscles in spasm. For the past several weeks, my neck muscles have been taut, hard and painful. I've had some temporary relief from acupuncture and cupping, but very little help from massage, heat, ice, stretching, topical muscle creams, etc. Once I learned about the connection to low cellular energy, I started taking more of the supplements that can boost it, and wouldn't you know -- on the days that I've taken more, the muscles have been more relaxed. Since I'm not taking maximum dosages of any, I'm now planning to increase them permanently.
According to some research, supplements that can increase cellular energy and mitochondrial function include:
What helps you with those muscles that just won't relax? Have you had luck with these supplements? Have you been treated for mitochondrial dysfunction? Leave your comments below!
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I use a rx pain patch called Lidoderm. It contains 5% lidocaine in a 12 hour patch. It helps.
BUT I still can’t hold my head up in the evening due to pain and I’d like to know if anyone else has this problem.
Malic Acid has been recommended for Fibro. It contains calcium and magnesium. I wish I could remember to take it!
I use a patch also,but its a fentanyl patch. I’ve worn it for years now because it gets me thru the ups and downs with the pills. It helps me so much. I’m not saying I don’t have bad days, but nothing like before. Ask your doctor about it. Hope I helped.
For non chemical relief of muscle spasms, I recommend massage, the deep tissue sort, followed (and preceededs by) and a good long soak in the hot tub. If that doesn’t help, it’s time for those chemicals!
I was on fentanyl patches for many years and could move better. I was healthier,felt better, weighted much less and had a mentally much healthier outlook. The Commonwealth of Virginia took my doctor’s license for using too strong of medications to relieve pain. They are so backwards. Most of the doctors here are afraid to prescribe opiates. A backward place if you ask me.
Are spasms and cramps the same things? Recently I have had an increase in foot and legs cramps at night. I was desperate for some relief. No one seems to know the reason for cramps except that dehydration can cause them. Well I drink quite a lot of water, so I thought that one way to “retain” more fluid would be to add salt. So at bedtime now, I eat a few small dill pickles and drink a couple of glasses of water and voila – no more cramps. I do drink filtered water so take extra minerals including calcium and magnesium, but I guesss the sodium was missing. I’m not one to have ever avoided salt either, even though that’s what we’re all told to do.
Hi, Everybody!!
I Hope this comment goes through, because it’s never worked before!
I know that pills are USUALLY NOT the way to go, but my Dr. prescribed Skelaxin (Metaxalone) about 2 years ago, and it has worked Wonders! It’s NON-Narcotic AND it doesn’t upset your stomach!
And for those of you who are on a Medicare Part D Plan, if your Healthcare Provider simply faxes a Request to your Plan Provider, asking that the Cost be Reduced to a “Tier 1 Level”, it will only cost $7.00! (It’s my understanding that this is the “going rate” for Medications according to the Medicare Rx Formulary. If I’m wrong, I apologize.) The Request was answered within 72 Hours, and the Rx is now READY to be picked up at my Pharmacy!! My former Insurance Agent told me it’d be 3-6 Months to even get Reviewed, so don’t believe Everything you Hear!
I do take all but 2 of the Supplements Adrienne has listed here, so I probably would be in a LOT more Pain if I hadn’t been taking them for so long! (God forBID I’d hurt any Worse!)
Another way to get Skelaxin (for FREE) is to ask for Samples, which are usually readily available, as Skelaxin is relatively new, and is not yet available in Generic form.
I AM a Firm Believer in Opioids! I am “allowed”
45mg/day, but rarely use that much, because the Last Thing I Need is to build up a Tolerance for ANY Medication that helps me MOVE or get OUT of Bed on a Daily Basis!
Hope this HELPS!!
Adrienne, YOU ROCK!!! ^j^
Baclofen – it has made a big difference. Aside from the relief you might expect (pain, stiffness) I don’t get “stuck” in position anymore.
Thank you, Adrienne. Very interesting information. For supplements, do you use any specific type that has a combination of things? I know I need to do something here!
From Adrienne: I actually avoid combination supplements because I’m very prone to side effects (as many of us are) and combinations make it harder to figure out what causing problems, as well as what’s helping. Some people swear by specific brands as well, but so far I’ve seen no difference between the ones I’ve tried. ~Adrienne
Hello, I’m a 52 yo female, a nurse that works night shift, and I have “felt bad” for YEARS, and never knew what was “wrong with me”, until a year ago a co-worker (thank you Holly!) told me it sounded like I had Fibromyalgia. I read the sx’s, asked my doctor, who referred me to a rheumatologist, who then finally gave me the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. And to think all those years I thought I was crazy, and that it was just all due to working nights, which I’m sure triggered it and doesn’t help the situation. I hurt all over, mostly in my neck and shoulders, and for some reason, tightness and achiness in the center of my chest (and no, it’s not cardiac)and my left side of my face, neck, arm and leg are constantly having muscle spasms. People started noticing I was limping, and I didn’t even know it.I started out taking Ultram 100mg Q8 hrs, and my dr. added Neurontin (which he says is the same as Lyrica, anybody agree/disagree?)and Quinine 100mg qd. I tried Malic acid/magnesium but it gave me terrible diarrhea. I added DHEA 50mg and Vitamin D3 2000mg (had my D level checked and it’s good) and recently CoQ10 100mg but I havent seen any difference in my pain yet. I’m up to 17 pills a day (I take meds for diabetes, hypothyroidism, and cholesterol also. I recently lowered my dose of Crestor and take it every other day. I was going to eliminate it, but it lowered my numbers so significantly I couldn’t justify stopping it). The most relief I get is for about 2 1/2 – 3 hrs at the peak of my Ultram/Neurontin doses every 8 hrs, which sometimes I can’t wait to take and have to take at 6 1/2 to 7 hrs.Flexeril, even just a quarter of a tab, knocks me out for a whole day. I also see my chiropractor once a week for a back and neck adjustment, most recently I have developed very painful TMJ. I am a mess! I have an appt with my primary care provider at the VA next week and my friend Kirsty has told me to ask for a referral to Pain Mgmt to get Lortab or pain patches and Physical therapy for a TENS unit, which I plan on doing, but I can’t take them while Im at work which is when I hurt the most unless I’m distracted by a crisis, but when it’s over – look out! I guess I’ll also add 5HTP also, what’s one more pill, right? I have also gone on a low carb diet to help lower my cholesterol numbers and my weight (Im 5′2″ 180lbs) so maybe I can go off the Crestor. I guess I’ll add apples and a potato occas. I’ve already been sent to Mental Health and Psych but I’m considering Cymbalta bc I’m getting depressed due to not being able to do what I love on my days off = gardening, and my housework suffers. Good thing I live by myself. Anyway, if anyone has any other suggestions for this newbie, I would appreciate it! thanks, Tracy
From Adrienne: Neurontin and Lyrica are chemically similar, but not the same. In studies, Neurontin is less effective against pain and causes more side effects, but if it works for you and you tolerate it well, then great! Neurontin does have some plusses, though — because it’s a lot older than Lyrica, we have a better idea of long-term side effects and it’s MUCH cheaper and more likely to be covered by insurance. ~Adrienne
I knew there were a lot of people thinking the same,when it comes to spasms,restless legs and trembling arms and hands. Glad to meet you.
Yes I think lyrica and neurontin are the same or they have the same effect.
I have had a lot of things that have their origin in the brain or nerve system.
My epilepsi was cut away12 years ago, I keep my restless legs and the trembling hands and my bad back.
These rests have now become fibromyalgia.(my theory) I have tried most of the medicine mentioned here. The restless legs people start with kinin and I have been through most of the Parkinsons medicine. Now I am on requip depot now.
My regular doctor maintains that magnecium citrat is the only thing that has lasting effects on the spasms.
My spasms do not like swimming, my feet have a small mind of their own in the water(water gymnastics x2 weekly)
What like the least about my fibromyalgia is “the not sleeping” part. Now I take 75mg Amitripyline (it is actually intnded for use with depression un grown-ups and for children that wet their bed. What it does for me is I sleep better mostly from 23:00 – 05:00-06:00 in the morning. For the last year I feel that I have hardly slept, instead I have made bread,surfed the net/web. As well as I feel less pain. The thing that works best for me is a daughter I can complain to, she puts me right and a very good friend we talk a lot on the phone I always feel much better when we have had our laughs and talks about our impairments. Humor does wonders.
Spasms are much more rare for me than before. They used to be horrible!!! I think adressing resistance to thyroid hormone and adrenal insufficiency relieved much of it. I do notice now if I get one, it is around the time of my period, so I think hormones play a role. I think excess adrenaline from hypoglycemia or anxiety can cause them. I try to have a balance of all the electrolytes…eat plenty of cheese for calcium, take Natural Calm magnesium powder, use some salt and high potassium foods. Histamine release/allergies causes muscle spasms too so I have always found that a good dose of Benadryl at bedtime works wonders because it blocks histamine and it also relaxes the central nervous system. If the spasm is really bad I would take 50mg of Benadryl every four hours until the spasm releases and it always works…but makes me sleepy, so best at bedtime with a non-drowsy histamine blocker like Claritin during the day.
Tracy – I’d get off the Crestor ASAP. As a nurse, I’m sure you know that statin drugs can cause a “fibromyaliga” type syndrome. From what I have heard, there will be a name for this syndrome soon.
i also have weight issues, and I’ve found that there is a 1:1 correlation with my weight and my cholesterol (in other words, what I am eating ) has nothing to do with my cholesterol level – it is all about the # on the scale). I have never been on a medication for cholesterol despite fluctuating levels since I was 10, but it’s been normal now that my weight is more consistent.
My dad has high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Lipitor gave him chronic pain (which he had never had before that), so he got off of it and was determined to lose weight. He lost 40 pounds and has perfect cholesterol and BP now. And he is 60
That being said, I’ve been my ideal weight and in GREAT shape, and I’ve been overweight, and that doesn’t affect my pain levels at all. Staying active is very, very important for me, though.
So if people try telling you that your weight is causing your pain… well I’d argue that it isn’t.
As for muscle spasms… you got me. I’ve had them for 11 years now, and I really have tried everything. What works great one month (swimming, stretching, supplements, medication, chiropractic, acupuncture, iv vitamin drips, etc.) might not help the next month (or might even seem to exacerbate my pain).
Honesty, THC seems to be the one thing that totally stops any sort of pain I’m having (including migraines), but as soon as it wears off, the pain tends to return. And I can’t walk around on that all day… so it is more of a rescue remedy.
karenhart, I too have trouble holding my head up, or did! Physical therapy and chiropractic helped over the years. I am now with a physical therapist who is doing myofacial release with my neck muscles and it is amazing! My posture is improving with no help from me and I can go out to dinner without embarassing myself! The facial in myofascial release is the sheathing covering the mucsles which can and has tightened over the years causing unnatualy posture. It is a simple technique, some you can do yourself, but this therapist I happened upon when seeking out therapy during a flare up. Ask for and investigate myofascial therapy.
Hi, my pain management specialist has been researching mitochondrial disfunction for a few years in relation to CFS/FMS and other inflammatory and auto-immune disorders. She has put me on an anti-depressant for pain control that apparently works slightly differently than others in how it affects the mitochondria. So far it seems to be working ok and definitely I don’t have the same side effects I used to have. She is planning on conducting some studies and writing more on this in the future. She also put me on a B-12 and a CoQ10 supplement for this reason as well.
I have also been taking high doses of magnesium on the suggestion of my naturopath. The immediate effect of taking the magnesium was amazing – better sleep, more energy, and less muscle pain/fatigue. I take my magnesium spread throughout the day and a larger dose at night to help me sleep. If I miss a dose for whatever reason, I notice it right away with leg cramps, muscle pain, etc.
EPSOM SALTS (magnesium) in your bath work like magic. Buy from a pharmacy and add a cupful or 2 and soak for 20 minutes. The magnesium is absorbed through the skin and relaxes your muscles taking away the pain. Studies have shown that Epsom Salts are a simple way to raise magnesium levels in your blood. Magnesium supplements taken regularly helps too.
you can also buy epsom salt cream at drug stores now to rub on your sore muscles (or anywhere on you) to be absorbed into the body without upsetting your digestive tract. I use this every day (as well as a soak in an epsom salt tub) and I can’t say whether or not it helps, but it is relaxing if nothing else.
Gentle, modified MOVEMENT pumps blood and oxygen, nourishing muscles, releasing lactic acid…
I was riddled in pain and bedridden. Devotion to functional movement relieved pain, prevented muscle atrophy, boosted happy neurochemicals and in the end, was the guiding source of my full recovery.
We are designed to move, even in the most base pain states…use breath, use self compassion, move with curiosity of how to relieve your own pain and stimulate the body’s natural pain relief and anti-inflammatory processes. Feel good all, take good care.
I started with leg cramps in the fall; none of my physicians knew why. They subsided for a while and returned over the winter; one MD suggested tonic water (I was eating one half a banana in the morning without effect). Two months ago the achiness started and I thought it was the breast cancer medication I was taking. I had this arthralgia when I first started the Femara a year ago but it subsided. This discomfort was different. I am also a nurse and because of a stupid needle stick I had some blood tests done. Some lab results were abnormal and I had to stop most of my meds, including Zocor. My MD did not think the Zocor caused the achiness (even though recent research as shown that high doses were detrimental). Well, the muscle pain has gotten worse over the past month; it is intolerable at times especially at bedtime. The leg cramps are mostly gone (except when I forget the tonic water) but the pain in my upper arms and thighs is horrible. I saw a Rheumatologist last week and she ordered more lab tests; she said I may be in the early stages of fibromyalgia. I’ve started taking CoQ10, elavil at bedtime (only 10mg) and an antiinflammatory. The past three days have shown some improvement in my pain but I can’t imagine living this way forever. I did try swimming laps but my arms were too weak and it was painful. I have a bad knee so between that and the general malaise I feel like 100 years old. I will try fish oil and epsom salt baths.
Thanks, Weeroo, I will look into myofascial release when I return to the States.And I am glad of the nudge to take magnesium
I noticed several times that my hand and feet cramps get worse when I take Ativan (anxiety medicine). It feels like it dehydrates me-I can hear my back cracking when I bend over! No more Ativan if I can help it.
I still have various muscle cramps, but why add more with meds. Just a thought. Instead of looking for meds to fix muscle cramps, some of our meds may be worsening the tendency to have them.
I have taken Nuerotin it helped but made me so moody, I couldn’t even live with myself. Tried Lyrica no help there either. Finally I was placed on Cymbalta and it helped tremendously. I could walk almost normal again without my legs getting so tired they wouldn’t hardly move. But after being on it a year now I am having really bad flare ups. Not sure if the Cymbalta has stopped helping or what is going on.
Does anyone have problems with their eyes? Vision changes?
I have severe neck, head, upper back, and face spasms that can last for a month at a time. Excedrin Migraine seems to help mine if I take it soon enough. Meditation, physical therapy exercises (not done while I am in a lot of pain) and attention to good posture also helps. I also have to rest when it’s trying to come on. Physical exertion makes it worse. Alternating cool and warm showers followed by a nap, also seems to help. Also Head On is the best topical, but needs to be used as a complimentary treatment. It’s not strong enough to knock it out alone.
I began B12 tablets about a year ago and all I can say is that this has been my best year yet in actually feeling good since I was diagnosed about 20 years ago. It has made a tremendous difference. Also I have had good luck with the deep muscle massage and with a hot bath with epsom salts added. I can’t believe how painful I can feel, not have a massage but take a hot/epsom salts bath and come out with more than 50% of my pain gone. The other activity that keeps my pain down is exercise. Whatever kind you can do should help some. I’ve done yoga, water aerobics and am currently doing the Humana Silver Sneakers exercise program. Amazing how much difference it makes. Working through the pain takes lots of determination but it has served me well. Best wishes to all of you in finding what works for you the best.
I suffer more from muscle jerks than this. I will be sitting or laying and my legs will involuntarily jump enough to more the bed (my hubby notices it while I sleep also). Its almost like when the dr taps ur knees with one of those lil hammer things…not really painful, just annoying!
After reading everyone’s comments my heart goes out to all who suffer due to fibro. It is amazing to me that ppl with fibro are able to get out of bed each day let alone face the world of work. I used to have a normal life filled with lots of enjoyable activities. Now a days I fill my life with the simple joys of life learning to accept the little things in life that I can accomplish. My life used to be normal, now I’m not quite sure what to call it. Living daily with so many fibro symptoms is a challenge in it self. What works for me is having a husband who pushes me to get out and enjoy life. Taking Tramadol, Cymbalta, Mirapex, lidoderm patches, soaking in epsom salt with lavender, using a heating pad, vultaren cream and taking B12, Vit A, C, D, E, fish oil, calcium and htp, and eating healthy. Mirapex helps with muscle spasms and RLS. Tried taking Lyrica with to many side effects such as; suicidal toughts and tendancies, weight gain and upset stomach. Since being diagnosed with fibro, I also have diabetes, hypotyroidism, hormonal imbalance, diverticulosis, a sleep disorder, and sleep apnea. Just how much more can ppl with fibro take. All of the ppl who have commented sound similar to my life. My prayer is your days will be filled with the simple joys of life.
Tracy stop the Crestor. I was on it and my brother. The pain in my body was so bad It felt like I was being sawed in half. I was told I have Fibro. I do still have it but nothing like I did when I was on Crestor. My brother just got off his Crestor as well. He was at one time taking 10 Loritabs a day and still had pain. He just told me he takes almost no pain pills after he stopped Crestor. My mom was on Tricor and complained to every doctor how her legs hurt her. I told her I thought it was Tricor and stop taking it and see what happens. Well no more leg aches which she had for years. My brother say he wasted 10 years of his life in pain and not knowing that is what was going on. He is off all Statins now. Good luck to you, I feel your pain!
FYI I have started taking 5-HTP which you can get at Walmart. It has really helped my Fibro. You should GOOGLE it. It is a natural product used for depression, panic attacks etc. You can not be on anti depressants if you want to be on 5-HTP.
questions for Melanie:
You have some information to share – THANK YOU – that is of relevance to me, but would like to ask which anti-depressant you’ve been put on and how does it affect the mitochondria in a different way?
Would be grateful for further info, references.
many thanks and good health
I was diagnosed a year ago with Fibro. My Dr. wanted me to take Cymbalta. I have not because I don’t like the POSSIBLE side effects. I hurt most of the time lately. The leg spasms are horrible. I get them in my hamstrings, toes, calve muscles, not all the time but I can feel that they are trying to start everyday. And I don’t sleep well. Take Flexeril once in awhile it seems to help, but also a salt pill when I really feel them (spasms) trying to kick in. Does anyone else have the spasms. And I can’t have cold water hit my feet in the shower or my leg jumps and hurts. Cold not good.
I am 55 and diagnosed with Fibro 8 years ago after my Doctor discovered untreated hypothyroidism…(He said untreated Hypothyroidsm can lead to Fibro. ) I was put on synthroid but the symptoms did not go away. Tried EVERYTHING, went to several Docs and pain specialists, but the pain and fatique were awful. Finally got sick of it and started reading more about it. Started working out like crazy…bought a treadmill and some therapy bands and got some advice from a good physical therapist. I also started WELLBUTRIN…the miracle drug for me! I take 150 mg of the SR everyday and it does the trick, but not effective enough without the work out…walking fast as I can for 30 minutes until I am really sweating. yeah, the pain in my legs is awful the first ten minutes then GONE. I follow with toning, stretching and strengthening exercise for the upper body with the therapy bands. I do this 6 days a week. If I keep it up, the pain is GONE! I also eat a clean diet and filtered water, green tea and yes..TONIC water is amazing. I am a nurse and work full time, keep a clean home…cook healthy meals and avoid processed foods. But I pace myself. If I feel myself getting exhausted, I slow down. Now that I have an empty nest, and it is just me and my husband…I can take care of myself better. Oh yes, and I have a great NUCCA Chiropractor who helps me through the rough times as well. The secret…keep moving! The more you move, even if it hurts like the dickens…it will get better and you will get better.
Kat. Why TONIC water?
Mick, I am sorry you are going through so much. Please try some of my tips. I was diagnosed with SEVERE fibromyalgia and I am living pretty much PAIN FREE now. Try taking some hot baths with epsom salts. I did not have too many spasms but the walking and stretching helps. If you are having trouble sleeping, ask your Doctor to prescribe something for you. Trazadone worked for me for awhile, but ProSom works better now. Fibro and insomnia is common due to the pain in the pain and not getting comfortable. Once I wake up I get out of that bed quick…laying down is the worst. Keep Moving and drink that tonic water. You might need another med for those spasms if they do not get better.
I have a question concerning the trembling in my left hand only. I have had it several years but in the last 3 months it has gotten so bad I can’t keep my hand on the keyboard.
I do have fms with muscle spasms, restless legs , carpal tunnel, and several other wonderful side effects. I have a distint adverse reaction to most meds. All I am taking is pain meds and I use a heating pad for my mattress, hot baths and deep breathing to relax the spasms. I do have symptoms in all my body but my left side has been the worse from day one. Maybe because I have something wrong with my left knee that no one can figure out. Hope someone can help or at least has experienced this.
Would someone who take the magnesium supplement kindly tell me the dosage you take throughout the day?
I’d tell my ’story’, but it pretty much sounds like all the rest here. Fibro is just killing my spirit, if not my body. I have other problems, but the constant pain is such a drain on the mind.
I’m also curious about the pain patches. I currently take Vicodin and have been on it for over a decade. Obviously I worry about my liver – I have a well meaning PCP but not very useful, I’m afraid. I live way out in the country, also have agoraphobia and stress/anxiety issues, so travel to the city for treatment is out of the question. It would just make it worse.
Thanks in advance. Gentle hugs and here’s hoping by the time our children may or may not inherit this, someone’s found if not a cure – at least a relatively simply plan for relief.
Oh – has anyone here every heard of – is it – Guai Protocol? I’ve seen it in passing but have no idea what it is. Sounds rather rigid and complicated.
Low-dose Naltrexone, 3mg at bedtime, greatly reduces spasm and pain level; if you really want to go the prescription medication route, but it really is not necessary at all.
1) Oil of Oregano drops in water or other liquid, on an empty stomach; this is to kill Candida Albicans.
Studying and experimenting for many years, I am convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that Candida is the actual cause of Fibroymyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; it is the cause of spasms and muscle tearing and inflammation.
2) Kill the Candida, AND eliminate sugar, which is what causes the overgrowth of Candida; and detox your system periodically, and you will gradually see these problems level off.
3) Best natural Detox:
6 fresh lemons, skin, seeds and all, with 6 tablespoons of a cold-pressed olive oil, in a blender; add distilled water. Drink thick, on an empty stomach: 4-6oz 3 days a week, at least once a month.
Can also use Castor Oil Heat Packs:
Cold-pressed Castor Oil, not the kind you buy in the drug store. Place on a white towel or cloth, place over abdomen, cover with plastic, then a towel or cover, then a heating pad. Do for 1/2 hour to an hour, drinking water before, and during.
Excellent: fast lymphatic drainage.
These methods work; and not only for Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue.
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Medical Botox worked for constant spasms at the base of my skull and above my mandibular joints. A doctor of physical and rehabilitative medicine (at the University of Minnesota) administered the injections after muscle relaxants failed. After the injections, the relief was immediate and complete and lasted about 3 months! Also, I did not experience any side effects (unlike everything I had tried before:)
Got a virus in Reno. I was hurting every day for years. Even my bed hurt me. Doc gave me very low dose of old antidepressant Desipramine 10 mg (works on adrenaline, not serotonin). Made the pain tolerable. I switched to amino acids Tyrosine and Phenylaline in a.m. to boost adrenalin. Added 2000 of D-3 and Active B-6 and B-Complex. Pain and mood much better. Still have tense muscles in neck and shoulders. Grip a tool or pencil too hard. Causes joints to hurt. Overdoing always sends me to bed. Also have gout without high uric acid. Will try supplements at top to loosen muscles. Recommend Yoga, stretching, breathing, and physical therapy’s electrical stim, ,ultrasound and stretches. Epsom salts in bath help. Zocor for cholesterol hurt my muscles bad.
Well in pritty much the same although I also think I have coati chondrites as well as th fb … My doctoris uslesse he has diagnosed me with fbm but has not referred me to anywhere like pain management or rumatologist and he just keeps giving me loads of drugs …. It’s affected me big time and I’m struggling competing with it it’s stopping me getting a job and it’s stopped me completing my course at Uni…. I’m told it’s not as common in younger ppl as I’m only 22 but the doctor really didn’t have a clue and says I will be cured from this and it will get better ( dunno how he thinks that if he is giving me no hope in trying new ways) so I think I’m gonna have to be the doctor myself and start trying new things that others have said…