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Does Fibromyalgia Cause Painful Joints In Back, Shoulders And Hands?
I am a 63 year old female. I have Fibromyalgia (diagnosed in 2005) and a host of other health conditions. In the past 4-6 weeks, I have been experiencing moderate to severe joint pain in every joint I have. I told my husband if my eyebrows had joints they would hurt . If I sit, ie: for a meal, when I get up, I can barely walk, my joints in my feet, ankles, knees and hips feel as if they are locked up . It takes several minutes to loosen up to enable myself to walk. The joint pain is also in my back, shoulders, hands and fingers. I do not know if this is a Fibromyalgia flare up or something different. Any information and/or opinions are welcomed. Thank you, Karen Thompson
Tue, 24 Mar 2020
Hello,
Classic symptoms of fibromyalgia are muscle & joint pain associated with fatigue. However, fibromyalgia does not increase the chance of RA but people with RA may simultaneously have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia flare ups may cause pain in the joints, back, shoulders & hands. Apart from the medications you are prescribed by your treating doctor you are suggested to take CBT (talk therapy), massage and aromatherapy to help relieve stress and relaxation.
To stay on the safer side, get clinically examined by a GP & take blood tests(RA, CRP, ANA, ESR, anti-CCP) and imaging tests to rule out any developing RA or OA. Do stretch exercises and walking. The more you keep yourself active the better your system will work. Take vitamin E rich food or supplements (Evion-400), once daily for 15 days. To get relief from pain, take Naproxen or Combiflam, one SOS when needed. Medicines are for support, not dependence.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Classic symptoms of fibromyalgia are muscle & joint pain associated with fatigue. However, fibromyalgia does not increase the chance of RA but people with RA may simultaneously have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia flare ups may cause pain in the joints, back, shoulders & hands. Apart from the medications you are prescribed by your treating doctor you are suggested to take CBT (talk therapy), massage and aromatherapy to help relieve stress and relaxation.
To stay on the safer side, get clinically examined by a GP & take blood tests(RA, CRP, ANA, ESR, anti-CCP) and imaging tests to rule out any developing RA or OA. Do stretch exercises and walking. The more you keep yourself active the better your system will work. Take vitamin E rich food or supplements (Evion-400), once daily for 15 days. To get relief from pain, take Naproxen or Combiflam, one SOS when needed. Medicines are for support, not dependence.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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