Can sympathise with you Noasark, mine is part of my fibro, I have acupuncture to help with the pain, however this could well be strained muscles, it is very easy to strain these big muscles, even turning over in bed can do it! Use your heat pad for now. If it hasn't improved within a coupla weeks then it sounds like it is fibro. Find relief soon.
Hugs Owlxx

I have been babysitting for the past 3 months...one of the children is 5 months old, and Now very active...for the past week I have been haveing severe pain and a strange Vibration in the area right below and right between my shoulder blades...I am praying it is due to useing muscles I have not used in awhile and that it will go away...this pain is new...only starting last monday...but the pain is pain...not like the stiffness pain you would normally get upon useing muscles you have not really used much...so i am kinda concerned.
i see an Interist on tuesday...so i will bring it up to her.

bonnie

Mine has been going on since April It just started one day like many of my syptoms.I have had xrays and other than my Dr finding some osteoarthrtis on my spine which she said was normal for my age the rest is my fibro.I have it everday its so painful Im sorry you have it too..Hugs to you

HOW BOUT A LONG HOT BATH TO HELP RELAX? MAYBE STRESS? SORRY YOU CAN;T GET OT YOUR DR...GENTLE HUGS....HELEN

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I get very sore back pain right on where my bra strap goes. I have back problems that are exacerbated by the fibro and it is really painful. I would go to the Doctor, and maybe even go to a physio or chiro? I go to a chiropractor (have done for years) and also go to accupuncture which helps a lot.

Yeah, my doc said one time that this was an inflamation of the connective tissue between my ribs and gave me meds for it. Another time I got this and he said it was just tension from all the leg pain transferring to my back muscles. You should have it checked because it could be the inflamation thing and they can give you something to get rid of it. Word.

i have it as well......has been bad these last few weeks...i have taken my tramadol for it and topped up with co.dydramol when the pain was really bad.....hope your feeling better soon.....love and hugs Ellie

I have pain there from RSIs, 11 years of using my arms the same way in my job. I know how it hurts when you breathe, and you've probably shallowed your breathing without realizing it. Make sure to take some deep breathing periods throughout your day. Maybe your years as a nurse are just catching up with those muscles?

And, it's not unheard of for gall bladders to refer pain there too.

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Rib pain is pretty common in fibro. One thing you can do that will help relieve the pain in your upper back is to lie on the floor, put your feet on a chair with knees bent, and then move your arms so they are stretched out above your head. Keep your arms on the floor that way you can stretch without strain. Stay that way and do some deep breathing. Gradually start doing some abdominal crunches very gently. Take your time getting up as sometimes this will cause a temporary orthostatic hypotension.

If it is not fibro related, check your pulse and blood pressure if you can. If your pulse rate is very high (110+) and bp low, call your doctor and tell them that. If you have any problems breathing or shortness of breath, go to the emergency room immediately.

Try the resting method, it really does help. Also kids like to crawl over adults so you can relax and let the young un play next to or on you.

I ge tit all the time, I go to my chrico for it or use heat and take my pain meds as well and yes its very dificult to wear a bra when its acting up. I have had this since i was carying my first child was told it was oa 28 years ago.. some times its so bad I have shortness of breath because ofit..

I can totally relate to this pain. I get it quite often...especially when I've been working at my tiny part time job and doing reports or typing for a bit...ugh. This type of pain can really gnaw at you. It's awful.

I usually take one of my painkillers when it happens and that takes it away. Rest and warmth can work wonders too. I remember spending a whole Christmas holiday carrying around a heating pad everywhere I went and sitting with it on "high".

People thought I was a nut, but I couldn't have survived without it. I try not to take the pills, but sometimes, I NEED relief....you know how that goes.

Hope this helped...or at least these responses make you feel that you are certainly NOT alone....

Love and warm hugs!
Morus

I get this a lot. I call it a fibro hug. Sometimes my pain gets so bad that I actually get physically ill and vomit. I hope that's not too graphic..but I do experience this pain frequently.