Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

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deleted_user
is upper arm pain a sympton of fibromyalgia? i am talking about just between the elbow and shoulder. it hurts to raise my arms and to use them in certain ways. like if i have to cross my arms to do whatever it is that i am doing.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Does it feel like it's in the bone or muscle? Also, does it feel like it originates in the elbow or shoulder?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have that pain. If it persists, I also lose the strength in my arms. Acupuncture works well for me.
CarrieinSK
CarrieinSK
Yes. It sounds like it's trigger point pain/myofascial pain. The outside of my arms and the area just under my armpit hurt just as much as my legs, butt and hips. I get hubby to massage both areas every night. I also get pain about an inch above my elbow right beside my elbow towards my body.
CarrieinSK
CarrieinSK
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levisgranny
levisgranny
Yes, I get that, too. In fact it is one of the first things that began with mine. Typing, carrying my grandbabies, stuff like that brings mine on worse. I take hot showers, rub the area with topical pain relievers, etc. But, I have found the best thing is resting my arem on a pillow so it raises it up a bit. Don't know why it works, but it does, atleast for me. Good luck, I know this is a very painful area!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with Carriein that it could be myofascial trigger points. I have lots of trigger points in my arms, armpits and ribs. So long as I keep them massaged, they don't cause too much trouble.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It spunds like fibro pain. I have a hard time washing my hair because it hurts my upper arms so much.
deleted_user
deleted_user
That sounds very familiar to me. I try to rub my arms down or have some one do it for you(better). It is hard to do anything where I have to raise my arms above my head. Try to do a little at a time.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I suffered so many of these things long before I was diagnosed with Fibro. Shampooing my hair was out of the question and "fixing it" became low priority. I couldn't make a fist to open a door, the wrist pain was so bad. Raising my arms and dressing myself was a horribly, painful experience.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Fibromyalgia where there is no cure but many of us have found ways to get some relief.
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