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What is the longest Flare

laurjil
laurjil
I have been in a flare for about 8 weeks.never in the 10 years i've had fibro has this happened.I was just also dx with myofascial pain.Just wondering what is the longest flare anyone else has had?I'm talking pain over 10(when they use 10 as highest)
noreenb
noreenb
At my worst I can honestly say it was months. Really don't remember how many, just remember it seemed to last forever and time had a different meaning. I wish I could tell you how to end it but I can't. I can only say that lots of rest helped, like I had a choice, lol, and staying away from stress as much as possible. Also proper pain management was vital for me. So wishing that this flare ends soon for you. Gentle Hugs
deleted_user
deleted_user
When the Dr where trying to figure what was wrong with me...It seem to last forever and meds after meds that didn't work...
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agress with Noreenb. My son had health problems and we has major money problems and I felt really sick, flu like for months.

I hope you feel better soon. I have found that if I can get the stress levels down, the sooner I will feel better.
beclinkay
beclinkay
I had a flare that lasted for 3 months last year. I guess I always feel like I'm in a bit of a flare, some days are just a lot worse than others.
tonsie
tonsie
I'm so sorry for your pain.

I believe stress is a major factor.
For the last two years I've been living with my father's dx of mesothelioma and knowing that he would be gone from me soon. Add my son and DIL adopting 5 kids and the announcing two days after dad passed away that they were moving 6 hours away back to her home town.
In these last two years the flare seemed to never end pain 8-9-10 every day and night.
Doc says decrease the stress! Well I lost my dad and now my son and grandchildren (forget the DIL she's on my sh** list).

noreenb sorry to go off on my venting. Do what you can do to lower your stress and follow your medication plan to the letter.
Hope this helps!