I flare for mths at times...so many symps all at once..its awful...i feel for you.all ya can do is hang on best ya can and hope for it to break...huggs..

I seem to be in pain all day everyday. I am still waiting for a painfree day. I hope yours comes quick. If you ever need to talk just let me know
Good luck

From Moments - Months...Flares can seemingly go on..

Rest Often, Hydrate Well...Move around some...Belly Breath...not TO Long with a Heat source at any one time...{Like a heating Pad, in a hot bath}....no more then 15-20 minutes at a time..

Most of my Flares are Fairly Short...my Last Long term one was Fall 2008...I have learned my Lesson well...

Pace urself...no matter what...Stop activity BEFORE Pain & Fatigue set in Always...No Excuses, No Explanations, NO Guilt....Simply Stop...You will be better in the Long run...

I Do Hope you are Feeling Better Soon !

My worst flare lasted about two months.....didn't move off the couch. Lately, I've had just very short-term flares, only a few days. Like Dakota said, pacing is CRITICAL to keep symptoms under control. And for me, so is diet, sleep, exercise.

Even without a flare, tho, I still have some pain every day...either a headache or shoulder pain, even on best days.

Feel better soon, and HUGS from down south :)

My longest flare lasted 3 years. I was woozy and slept 18 hours a day. I had 4 kids in school during this time.

My worst flare is going on a year and 3 months. I believe this one was brought on by Lyrica. I wish I'd never taken that. 10 months of wellness wasn't worth this.

I like what Dakota Rose said. I am always in pain, and then I'll have a flare (wherever) that can last anywhere from a couple of hours to a month. I've noticed that alot of mine are in areas on my body that I have injured over the years. I'm still learning to pace myself. I get angry and then I remind myself that it could be worse. I think staying positive helps alot! Hang in there. God Bless Jean

Hi honor435. I am one of those that does not feel well every day and I hurt every day. I had some really horrible flares that have lasted a few weeks and I get some that just last a few hours. Fortunately, I think I have the flares mostly in control. For me, some of the meds are working to keep a kind of even pain level where I can function. I also (like others here) have AI disorders too, so I have overlapping symptoms and can't tell what's from what. I just know that I try to feel as well as I can, by taking it easy, regualar walking, yoga etc.

I hope you feel better soon!

i hurt everyday. somedays are better some are worse. I take alot of vits, min, herbs and try to eat healthy and I know that sitting kills me. I know what triggers worse pain and try to avoid it. The weather and stress set off a flare that usually lasts days to wks. When I get a flu I never know 'cause I always feel that way...somewhat. You have to find what helps you and know your limits, it's different for everyone....that can help. take care.

The current flare that I am having started in August. But don't let that get you down...I have had flares that lasted a few hours...have gone weeks being o.k. Let my life be put out of control by a job situtation....thought I could be superwoman to everyone and everything....since I truly lack assertiveness and can't seem to say no....I have now got myself in a mess. Heed the advice from others...stop, take care of yourself, and don't feel guilty...I wish I had done this months (years) ago. Hang in there

I have pain everyday and consider a flare to be the "bed-ridden, unbearable" kind of pain. So, my flares come and go. I very rarely have a "good" day.

This flare that I am in right now.. started in November.. I am really wondering if it is gonna ever end.. going back to the Dr. I am on Savella, it is not working.. but I talked to the nurse..and she said that this flare lasting so long was probably due to all the stress in our lives here.. my husband hasn't worked since April 30, 2009, first a heart attack then on June 10, 2009, he was out on the treadmill for a stress test and his heart Dr. overlooked his 2 prior back surgery's, so when he got on the treadmill, 2 disc ruptured and 2 disc deteriated, no surgery for a year.. due to heart medicine.. and since June , things have gotten worse.. he is in a mess.. so you all can imagine the stress I have been under. I just know that I am SO ready for it to go away. Lori

I'm never without some kinda pain everyday,day in day out never...Its hard to keep going...I'm looking for warmer weather hopeing its changes how i feel...we have had so much gloomy days here...Hugs hope u get to feeling better.

I was diagnosed in 1988 with fibromyalgia. What a wonderful day to know I was no longer label "hypochondrite" Spelling?

Pain never stops, it is like a roller coaster. Some days you can pretend it is not there until someone touches you. Arthritis has set in on top of it now. People seem more understanding for the Arthritis versus Fibro.

Who cares anymore. Most of the time I don't. Sometimes I wish I had a visible deformity to say, I am really SICK!!!!

Family has the hardest time coping when flare up last too long. I now only consider it a flare up, when I have to take extra pain medicine just to be able to rest.

New to this site, hope it helps me not feel so isolated.

Anne

Mine usually lasts not more than a month. My current flare is going on 4 months. Ugh. I think I am seeing a sign of relief, but then it comes back full force. Praying that you will all get better soon.

Sue

i hurt everyday, all day. the pain pills take the pain away to a certain extent, but it always comes back. good luck.