Fibromyalgia Support Group

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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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