Flares are a dreaded part of living with fibromyalgia. Identifying and avoiding flare triggers becomes an important part of managing fibro.
On MyFibroTeam, the social network and online support group for those living with fibromyalgia, members often talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Fibro flares are one of the top 10 topics most discussed.
Here are a few question-and-answer threads about flares:
How long on average does a flare-up of symptoms usually last?
How do you manage your household chores without throwing yourself into a fibro flare?
Painful flare up centered on my foot, is this common for others as well?
Here are conversations that have taken place about flares:
When you know a flare is coming, here is what a member does to prepare.
Sometimes best-laid plans go awry and it just takes time to adjust to the flare.
Has anyone else been able to feel inflammation of their internal organs during a bad flare up?
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I Normally Have To Push My Self Atleast Once A Month Just To Get Caught Up Then Pay For It For 4 Or 5 Days
Does Anyone Have A Sleep Remedy And Have Burning Mouth Syndrome ?
Does Anyone Have Leg To Foot Pain, And Restless Leg Syndrome? I Also Have Type 2 Diabetes, But My Leg And Feet Issues Have Before Diabetes.
Is Inflammation Of The Eyed Due To Me Having Fibromyalgia
Why Do I Get Headaches Around Inflammation Scalp
I Have Sciatic Pain Down Back Of Both Leg...what Would You Do? I've Tried Resting And Resting And Doing A Bit But Nothing Works...
I Want To Find Out Why I Can't Seem To Find Any Energy. I Never Feel Like Doing Anything.
It's Been Since Up 7yrs Ago Tired,don't Eat, Fever Its Sometimes Body Aches?I Like To Have Ideas What Can I Do?What Caused Flare Up?Surgery?
Would Love Some Help How To Manage Severe Electric Type Shooting Pain In Right Hip Area. Only Lasts A Few Seconds But Quite Distressing.
Any Help For Advice To Stop Brain Overthinking When Going To Bed I Am Often Still Awake At 6.00am No Answers Please Help.
Does Anyone Go For A Walk And End Up Getting Week And Pain In Your Legs?
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