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Arm pain

Patty1963
Patty1963
Hi guys,
I was just wondering if anyone else has the majority of their pain in their arms? My back, knees, and legs also hurt, but my arms are the worst. It's my wrists, forearms, inner elbows, and hands are the worst. Sometimes they ache and sometimes my forearms just burn. I have a lot of weakness too. I guess I just would like to hear if anyone else struggles with this same issue.
Thank you and Merry Christmas!!
gramybear
gramybear
It sounds like you have a combination of Fibro and Arthritis, which most of us with Fibro, end up with Arthritis too. I hope you at least can enjoy your Christmas! Hugs GB
twinmomab
twinmomab
I have a lot of pain in my legs predominantely, but yes I hurt in my arms and back a lot too. I ache and burn all the time. I'm told I have Fibro, Lupus, Arthritis, and Peripheral Neuropathy. It definitely isn't fun and I had to learn early on that I couldn't hold my girls for long. I had to get use to telling my girls that daddy will have to do it. It sucks and mostly it's a painful nasty ache that never goes away.

I feel for you.

Merry Christmas!
Bobbii
Bobbii
Yes, I have arm pain, shoulder to hands. I fell last January and severely bruised my left forearm and it aches constantly. It really flares up with poor weather. Other than aching, I experience random shooting pains, pin pricks, burning, and tingling. I have much less strength. My skin is also very tender to the touch in certain areas. Sometimes my arms hurt so much I find myself checking for bruises. I find trying to rest my arms and limiting activities to be a little helpful. Years ago I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel in my hands. This is different.
marioncooper1
marioncooper1
Merry Christmas, Patty

I have had fibro for many years, it began in my teens with headaches, neck and upper back pain. In the last 15 years, it has spread to my arms, hands, legs and feet. The burning pain is terrible.

I have told my drs about it and they act as if it is a part of my fibro.. I have mentioned peripheral neuropathy but there has been no follow thru.

Unfortunately, I do not know what to do about it, I am so sorry to hear that you are suffering with this, I have noticed that holding a cold can of soda or a hot cup of coffee helps, so alternating hot and cold packs may help.

Let your drs know and see what they say. Good luck and gentle hugs.