You can try ER but I think most everyone will tell you that they tend to think that people with Fibromyalgia are drug seekers. Not too many people have a positive experience with ER. On top of that, it's Friday night and Saint Patrick's Day. Total chaos in ER today/tonight.

You *might* be better off at a walk in clinic but even then I'm not sure what if anything that they might do for you. It would be less chaotic than ER. If nothing else, you'd have proof that you sought medical care which might keep your boss from terminating you.

Sometimes soaking in a hot tub with Epsom Salts will help. Muscle rubs, heating pads etc. I'm so sorry that you feel so terrible. Hugs!

That's what I figured... but idk what else to do. I have to work tomorrow, but I don't see how i can if it doesn't get better... i am trying to just rest and get some sleep and hopefully that will help some. I barely slept last night bc i was tossing and turning, hurting so bad. I wanted to call in this morning, but i just decided to try and push through it. But by 1:30, i just couldn't anymore. And my boss doesn't understand and was being a douchebag. Like, i know that i don't "look" sick, but every breathe i take is painful. My clothes being on feels like course sandpaper against super sunburnt skin. My body feels like i worked out for 10 hours yesterday.

Oh and i am so foggy, i can barely form a coherent sentence.l talking. So, i couldn't exactly explain why I needed to go, other than "i am in so much pain right now." His reply, "what hurts..." "everything." "I don't understand." So i said, "google fibromyalgia, then."

He was being such a dick about it (sorry for the bad language, but that describes him) that i started crying...

I don't think you will get much help at an ER or Urgent Care in this anti-opiod atmosphere we are living in today. They might give you an extra strength Tylenol or a couple of Advil. I'm terrified to ask for anything for pain where they don't know me. I had a prescription for Tylenol #3 and would bring it with me to the ER and ask them if I could take one when I had a broken foot or ankle. Plus, you are lying on a miserable bed (if you get a bed) for a long time. It is noisy and cold. And you get sneered at if you mention fibro. If you have a new, severe pain or very weird new symptom (like having stroke or heart attack), go to the ER. If you have an bad infection on a weekend, maybe try an ER or Urgent care.

Fantod is right about self-care things. Try to relax. Being furious doesn't help your pain.

I hope you find a regular doc who can help you with pain.

Just a side note to possibly protect your job. Look into FMLA (Google) to see if your company is eligible under the guidelines.

I am so sorry that your boss is a cretin. You need to figure out how to calm down. It's not helping your current situation. Thinking of you and hoping things get better.

I think you would be better off going to an Urgent Care than an ER. I do agree about not expecting opiates. It all depends on the individual doctor.

I'm so sorry that you are having a rough time. Ditto what everyone else said about the ER.

As Fantod has mentioned, various forms of heat therapy can help to increase blood flow to the muscles and help them relax. I use lavender Epsom Salt Soaks, heated blankets, pain rubs, and creams when dealing with a flare. There is a center by me with a hot tub and it helps a lot. I do gentle stretches while in the hot water and then I get into the sauna. Perhaps, you can get a membership at a health club that has a hot tub and sauna.

If you haven't tried massage, then I suggest that you try it. It is important that you find someone that is familiar with fibromyalgia patients. Massages relax toxins in your body so it's important to detox with plenty of water afterwards. It's also important to get regular massages if possible.

Some insurances cover acupuncture and it might help you in the long run. I have found it helpful in the past.

Also, its important to create a gentle movement routine. This could be ligh stretching, gentle yoga, tai chi, aqua therapy, or light walking. I have found aqua therapy to be very beneficial for my fibromyalgia.

Meditation is also good for fibromyalgia. You can find various videos or articles on line to show you how to meditate. I use visualization and deep breathing multiple times through out the day.

As for pain, my diet has helped tremendously as well. I follow a paleo/anti-candida diet . If interested you can google these diets. I have found (through my research) that a lot of people with fibromyalgia have found sensitivities and removing certain foods can help.

Also, I use medicinal cannabis for pain. I use high cbd strains during the day and they don't cause any psychoactivity. I use pain patches (works for 12 hours), lotions, creams, drops, mouth sprays, vape machine, etc. I Night I use a high thc strain, but I know how to take the least amount possible to help with pain, but still function.

Fanrod is right on the money when she stated to look into intermittent FMLA. I had intermittent FMLA for 3 years and my doctor wrote it up so that I could have 1-3 days off a month for flare-ups. It was a lifesaver at the time.

I hope you feel better soon!

Please forgive typos in previous post, as I was typing rather fast on my phone.

Well, i didn't end up going. I took 2 of my mom's flexiril and slept for 10 hours... i feel a bit better today. Skin sensitivity is down a lot, but my wrists, knees, and shoulders are still aching pretty bad. And my muscle aches and pain are still there. :(

If you can get in the tub, a hot bath with Epsom Salt to help relax your muscles would help a lot. I'm glad that you got some sleep last night. Hugs!

@fantod i think I'll try that tonight. Thanks. :)

Also, to the earlier replies, thr business i work for is too small for fmla to apply. We only have 4 employees, including me. Snd I'm considered an "essential" so i really get screwed over. Lol.

I hope you feel better soon, sorry your in so much pain :(
I end up at times in the ER or after hours, they triage you which you go to, but i have MRIs to prove my back pain so i usually tell them its just that that im there for (fibro and my back normally flare up together most of the time) And i still sometimes get a dr who wont help me or will just give me a toradol shot and send me home. I try to go thru my neurologist who sends me to out patient infusion and shell do demmarol and other meds by shot and iv. I am close to that point again but trying to advoid it i know they arent good for me and the steroids she gives me is bad for my diabetes. I hope and pray you feel better soon!

@angelajo thank you. Yeah, I'm pretty sure they won't do anything. I have had to go for my migraines a few times and the last time they gave me a shot of something that made my skin crawl and only made my migraine worse. Last time i went to urgent care, i had an abcessed tooth (it was a Saturday), and they told me to gargle salt water and take ibuprofen. Lol and i didn't even mention my fm either time...