I have that on my right side. It starts under my skull, travels down my neck, scapula, mid low back, down my arm, and into my wrist and hand. Mine is not from solely fibro, but compressed nerves in my mid-to lower cervical spine. In addition to fibro, as with many people who have it, we also have other underlying medical conditions.

Thank you. I do have degenerative discs in my back also. I've just noticed the arm and wrist pain has been so much worse lately. I guess I'm just still having a hard time distinguishing which is from that and which is from fibro. Thanks again.

Welcome to the group!

I'd like to suggest that you purchase the book "Fibromyalgia for Dummies." You can find it on Amazon. It will give you a comprehensive overview of this complex illness and a lot of ways to try and manage it. Ask your husband to look at it too. Knowledge is power.

It is possible that your arm and hand pain could be carpal tunnel. That is one of the many "perks" that can be associated with this illness. I'd see a hand specialist just to be sure.

Take care.

Besides the costochondritis, a lot of my pain is concentrated on my left side. I fell a year ago and severely bruised my left arm. When I'm having a bad day, it really hurts. Otherwise, it's just a dull ache all the time. When I use my hands a lot for handiwork or writing, they swell and ache.

I'm sorry your husband dismisses your pain. It's hard for others to understand. You can tell us here. Support is nice.

I used to have wrist pain pretty bad and I couldn't write with a pen longer than 2 minutes. It's better now, but I've found after 15 years, that the fibro pain migrates around although mine is centered in my trapezius, upper back and neck. If I do anything with my legs repetitively I can have muscle spasms or cramps that last for 4 days no matter how much pain meds, heat, and cold I apply.

Good luck to you and welcome.

Thank you everyone for the support. I truly appreciate all the support!!

I'm not the one with FMS, my 11 year old son is, but I completely understand people (your hubby) not believing your pain. I've lost several friends who basically told me my son was faking it. And having seen the kind of pain he is in, I don't know how anyone could deny that he is in pain. So, I'll just say hugs. Caleb gets pain in his hands when he writes, so I do a lot of his writing for him.

Welcome, Patty, from a retired teacher. I got my dx the summer I retired. My pain started out in my neck, shoulders, and arms. Now my worst pain is in my legs and feet.

My husband at first didn't understand my pain either, but over time, with his watching me being able to do less and less, he is my biggest supporter now. I think it will come in time.

I ditto about the book Fantod suggested. It's great. If you can, get your husband to go with you to a doctor appointment. Hearing it from the doctor seems to make it real to them. Also, maybe showing him some articles on the internet may help.

Good luck, and we're glad you found us, this is a great group!

Welcome to the group but very sorry that your dealing with the pain and hubby not taking it as serious as he should. I also have DDD and other things along the fibro and sometimes its hard to figure out which is causing the pain. With time you'll be able to tell which is causing the pain. Reading up on the fibro will be great and gives more knowledge about it and ways to relieve some problems, hopefully your husband will read it also and I know there are books out there for family to help them understand. I hope you find some relief and we are here for you.

Hi Patty...I've had issues mostly with my wrist. Not so much my arm. The pain starts in my neck/shoulder area and is definitely related to my wrist pain. And, lately again more so, my pinky and ring fingers feel numb. Come to think of it, when I told my rheumatologist about it the other day he said it was probably a pinched nerve, but didn't say what to do about it.
I am fortunate that my husband and family do seem to understand the fibro pain. I must admit I was pleasantly surprised that my husband did. I hope your husband comes around to understanding.

Hi! Welcome to our group. I also recommend the book, " Fibromyalgia for Dummies". It contains lots of great information. There is even a chapter for loved ones to read. It should help them to better understand what we are going through. Most of us have other illnesses besides fibro. I have osteoarthritis, secondary adrenal insufficiency, and Raynaud's. I have pain all over my body. I wish you the best of luck finding good docs and meds that work for you.