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Like needles jabbing in me

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As if the "normal" pain of fm isn't enough I am experiencing some really tough stabbing needle pains in my neck and shoulder area.

It started about 3 weeks ago and has steadily gained in intensity. Now, I am not speaking of the "pins and needles" feeling you get when part of your body "falls asleep".

This is severe stabbing. Like someone just jammed an 18 gauge needle in me. It is enough to wake me from sleep. Enough that I almost cry out and then I grab the shoulder area.

If fluctuates from right to left side. Usually lasts all day in left and then that may stay a few days and then will switch to the right.
CarrieinSK
CarrieinSK
It sounds like you might have a pinched nerve. Have you gone to a chiropractor before? I went to a massage therapist yesterday, it was very helpful.
deleted_user
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Unfortunately, it is probably another one of those wonderful things Fibro gives us. But, at the same time, I think we should get different symptoms that continue over a period of time checked out. We wouldn't want to miss something that really isn't Fibro just because we assume it is. Hope this ends soon. Prayers and hugs.
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As a nurse with this crazy disease I've studied every aspect of it- this could be that you are developing neuropathy-let your doctor know and if you arent against trying new meds there are some wonderful meds out there for this. I have neuropathy in my legs and feet. I tried neurontin, with a little help, cymbalta is actually for diabetic neuropathy treatment but it has been a wonder for my feet also if those dont work theres lyrica which has helped my mom dramatically and not using that part of your body as much like for me it was no more running and I've noticed its worse in the heat and sun so avoid what you find makes it worse.hope I've helped. talk to your doctor and try some things. also try a cold wet compress-helped my feet.
deleted_user
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Amy, I use cold compresses and this seems to work but for obvious reasons I cant just take it everywhere I need to go..lol.... I will ask about the neuropathy and testing.. thank you..also will be looking into chiro. and massage as well, thanks guys.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi,

I get that all the time. I had it before fibro and I think it may be two bad disks in my neck. It feels like burning pins and I get knots between my shoulder blades. I sometimes lay on a tennis ball with the tennis ball applying pressure to the knot. I try and keep it up until I can't stand it anymore or the knot lets go. trigger point massage helps with it as well as having my chiro adjust my neck.

Good Luck, Hugs, Keleee :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
It could be neurological issues, definitely. I would talk to your doctor or even go to the ER if it gets worse. A neurologist would be your best choice.
deleted_user
deleted_user
sounds like a nerve thing...I get that allthedamntime in my legs...mostly around the knees...have often described it as a Hot Stabbing pain...

Bonnie
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