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.
I am having a heck of a time with the trapezius muscle - left side is worse than the right. I made an appt with my doctor, but cant get in until Friday. I am not sure if I need physical therapy, massage therapy, or injections at the pain clinic (dont really want to go back to the pain clinic) . My newer medical Dr has so far treated me well on a personal level which is very important to me, but I would not exactly call her knowledgable re fibro and all the perks that come with it. I prefer this pain to just go away and I would not have to see anyone about this - but I dont think that is going to happen - this time I probably have to get help.
I am not getting any relief from heat,ice, muscle relaxants, biofreeze, long showers - nothing. Having trouble with the basics - dishes, laundry and all that.
After 12 years of Drs, physical therapists, massage therapists, etc I just dont feel like being messed with. Does anyone else ever feel that way?
I am not getting any relief from heat,ice, muscle relaxants, biofreeze, long showers - nothing. Having trouble with the basics - dishes, laundry and all that.
After 12 years of Drs, physical therapists, massage therapists, etc I just dont feel like being messed with. Does anyone else ever feel that way?
The trapezius is one area I get injected every 3-4 months on both sides. After over a year of doing it, the spasms are less frequent and less intense. I hope you can find some relief as that's a very painful spasm.
I really really don't want anybody new to put their hands on me. I just had that discussion with my massage therapist last week regarding people who do Groupons and never come back - just move on to the next Groupon massage. I can't do that - I need to have people I can trust taking care of my physical/medical issues.
I'm Always in pain there. Always. And the muscles just below that.
I just stand in the hottest shower possible for as long as possible. Then I gently stretch. gentle. Like reach for the shampoo bottle gentle and that's about it. LOL.
I can't remember back to when that area was not ever in a lot of pain.
I wish you luck.
I sometimes was like an old cow backing up to a fencepost trying to scratch - I'd find a corner and try to wedge it into the muscle by leaning my weight against it - anything to get a little relief.
I try to watch my posture while sitting at the pc or sitting in the car.
It seems every tenderpoint along my spine gets flared up. I try stretching by lifting my shoulders, putting them back and dropping them down, I try heat with a rice bag, I also have a frozen compress I use, but you can use a bag of frozen veggies.
I also try to make sure when I am on the pc or sitting I dont lean my head to far forward, which is a matter of keeping it in mind posture.
I also went back to using one pillow at night instead of two, Seems that has helped also,
Sometimes, like you, I just want to be left alone so I don't hurt any more then I already do. You are not alone with your feelings. Hugs GB P.S. If you ever want to vent and have someone to scream at, just message me.