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What I Experienced Yesterday A Flair Up .??? Is There A Chance I'm Getting Something Else.?? This Is Crazy Not Knowing .

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Loveland, CO

Yesterday I got up and felt pretty good last nite I drove over to Miliken and took my daughter and granddaughter to her gymnastics meet. It was to showcase what they learned.I stood for awhile .I got a new kitty as she was a gift from my best friend. Last nite I didn't sleep most of the nite. She kept meowing all nite.Its a new place so I figured that would happen. This morning I crawled out and within an hour I had severe stomach cramps , it took awhile but the cramps were never-ending then… read more

June 9, 2018
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Members responded to someone experiencing severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and headaches after a sleepless night with a new kitten, with many... Read more

Members responded to someone experiencing severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and headaches after a sleepless night with a new kitten, with many identifying it as a possible flare or irritable bowel syndrome, a common companion condition to fibromyalgia. Several members emphasized the importance of seeking medical attention if symptoms persist beyond 24 to 48 hours, sharing their own experiences with IBS, C-diff infections, and diverticulitis that required professional care. A recurring theme was the challenge of distinguishing fibromyalgia symptoms from other illnesses, with members encouraging the poster to trust their body, consult their doctor, and remember that not every symptom is fibro even though the condition can mimic many other issues.

A MyFibroTeam Member

You could have an intestinal virus. We humans do pick these up easily from being in crowds, around children or animals. But what the others said is also true. There is no treatment for a virus except rest and fluids, but it would be nice to find out if that's what it is. Otherwise, getting a diagnosis of IBS also requires a diagnosis from a gastroentrologist. There are things that can help. I have it but found the meds too intense for me. Good luck.

June 9, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Im not a Dr. So please use this as, a suggestion; from another fybromyalgia sufferer. It sounds like IBS. Irritable Bowel Syndrome. 1 of the many illnesses, under the umbrella of fybromyalgia. These illnesses start at all diff times. If its the first time, and lasts more than 24 hrs. You should see a stomach Dr. And you have my sympathy. Ive had IBS since college.

June 9, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

If you don't get a proper amount of sleep, your body doesn't have time to rejuvenate. Sleep aids help. I sat and wrote the over 60 symptoms of Fibro so I would better understand myself. That's when I realized how much Fibro reeks havoc on your body. Stomach cramps a nd Gi problems are all symptoms. If you have diarrhea with it, then you need to decide when and if you need medical attention. Good luck

June 11, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Irritable bowel syndrome and yes It is part of the fibro and there are medications but O get sick of taking pill after pill!

June 10, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Could be a flare, possibly the fibro. I had similar symptoms before Christmas last year and let it go for 3 weeks before I went to hospital. My gastroenterologist said that I shouldn't have gone any longer than 48 hours before seeking help from him or the hospital. I was hospitalized with C-diffile infection. Seek help ASAP

June 10, 2018

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